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Chapter 1 - Introduction. What is a project ? Project characterisitics S-Curve and U-Curve Project goals. Project: non-routine to perform a specific goal. Single, definable purpose Unique (non-routine) task Temporary activity Cut across organizational lines Unfamiliarity
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Chapter 1 - Introduction • What is a project ? • Project characterisitics • S-Curve and U-Curve • Project goals
Project: non-routine to perform a specific goal • Single, definable purpose • Unique (non-routine) task • Temporary activity • Cut across organizational lines • Unfamiliarity • Something at Stake • Project Life Cycle
Projects frequently Finish Late Run over the budget Result in many conflicts (At what stage of the project that conflicts usually occur? ) Result in irregular working hours (At what phase of the project people usually work overtime ?)
Project production x time • S-curve x U-curve • Constructing a building ? • Developing a software ? • Developing a prototype ? • Baking a cake ? • Demolition project (ex: SF bridge) ?
Project Goals Performance Time (schedule) Budget (cost)