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Project characteristics
- Projects are unique.
- projects are temporary in nature and have a definite beginning and ending date.
- projects are completed when the project goals are achieved or it's determined the project is no longer viable.
- A successful project is one that meets or exceeds the expectations of your stakeholders.
Using these criteria, let's examine the assignment from the VP of marketing to determine if it is a project:
Is it unique? Yes, because the kiosks don't exist in the local grocery stores. This is a new way of offering the company's services to its customer base. While the service the company is offering isn't new, the way it is presenting its services is.
Does the project have a limited time frame? Yes, the start date of this project is today, and the end date is the end of next year. It is a temporary endeavor.
Is there a way to determine when the project is completed? Yes, the kiosks will be installed, and services will be offered from them. Once all of the kiosks are intact and operating, the project will come to a close.
Is there a way to determine stakeholder satisfaction? Yes, the expectations of the stakeholders will be documented in the form of requirements during the planning processes. These requirements will be compared to the finished product to determine if it meets the expectations of the stakeholder.
Yes, we have a project. |
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