How To Define A Project

I am sure that all projects have two essential attributes:

1. Absolutely every project has a beginning and an end. The start date of course can be undetermined, due constant changes to the project requirements and the project idea itself. Though the end of the project always should clearly defined and expected, so that all the people that are involved clearly understands and agrees what it means to be complete.
2. Doesn't matter what kind of project it is, but it will for 100% produces unique product. The results on the other hand can be tangible (e.g. a house you have built, software or a website) or intangible assets (e.g. knowledge and collaboration activities, worker development plan document, new specification etc.). In real life it doesn't matter if your company provides some services or if it produces tangible goods - same project management tools and methods can be used (you can view my earlier post about project management methodologies).

There is a vast amount of projects in every industry; here are just a couple examples from a couple different industries:

* Engineer optimizes car engine
* Software developers document their processes to gain ISO certification
* Bank managers reorganize entry-level managers responsibilities
* Marketing company develops a plan to promote a new car

We could go on and on, you can find it in every company in every industry, as you see each of the projects mentioned above produces unique result, it is temporary and it will be finishes when it reaches its goals. Don't forget that project results can tangible or intangible.

It doesn't matter what kind of project you have, though I am sure that online project management tools can help you reach your goals. Come back for more! :)