A project is a limited endeavor (meaning it has specific start and finish dates) that is undertaken to meet particular goals and objectives. Projects are different than processes or everyday operations, which are repetitive, permanent, or semi-permanent functional work taken on to produce products or services.

All successful projects share the following characteristics:

Clear goals
Defined ownership/responsibility
Timeline
Dedicated team
Defined methodology
Controlled execution
Completion evaluated based on original plan
Linked to business objectives
Supported by an organization’s management team

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