Project Definition (wikipedia.org)

• Projectcarefully planned (usually[quantify] by a project team[citation needed], but sometimes by a project manager or by a project planner) to achieve a particular aim16 KB (1,853 words) – 16:21, 26 February 2022

A project consists of a concrete and organized effort motivated by a perceived opportunity when facing a problem, a need, a desire or a source of discomfort (e.g., lack of proper ventilation in a building). It seeks the realization of a unique and innovative deliverable, such as a product, a service, a process, or in some cases, a scientific research. Each project has a beginning and an end,^[7] and as such is considered^{[by whom?]} a closed dynamic system.^{[citation needed]} It is developed along the 4 Ps of project management: Plan, Processes, People, and Power (e.g., line of authority).^{[citation needed]} It is bound by the triple constraints that are calendar, costs and norms of quality,^[8] each of which can be determined and measured objectively along the project lifecycle.^{[citation needed]} Some projects produce some level of formal documentation, the deliverable(s), and some impacts, which can be positive and/or negative.^[9]

Project management

Project management is the process of leading the work of a team to achieve all project goals within the given constraints. This information is usually72 KB (8,556 words) – 18:24, 25 February 2022

In project management a project consists of a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service or result.^[11] Another definition is: a management environment that is created for the purpose of delivering one or more business products according to a specified business case.^[12] Projects can also be seen as temporary organization.^[13]

Project objectives define target status at the end of the project, reaching of which is considered necessary for the achievement of planned benefits. They can be formulated as SMART criteria:^[14] Projects are often guided by a steering group.

• Specific
• Measurable (or at least evaluable) achievement
• Achievable (recently Agreed to or Acceptable are used^{[by whom?]} regularly as well)
• Realistic (given the current state of organizational resources)
• Time terminated (bounded)

The evaluation (measurement) occurs at the project closure. However, a continuous guard on the project progress should be kept by monitoring and evaluating.