What Is a Project?

Professor Yael Grushka-Cockayne discusses in this video what a project is, and what factors projects have in common. As you watch the video think about the following:

What are some examples of projects that you have worked on recently, or in the past? Were these mega-projects, personal projects, product development projects?

Are the commonalities of projects discussed in this video true of your projects as well? These commonalities included:

1. Create a specific and unique product or service
2. Temporary (Specific start and finish and temporary organization)
3. Require multi-disciplinary coordination
4. Constrained by time, cost, or resources