Projects types
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This document discusses categorizing different types of projects. It suggests classifying projects based on their product or deliverable, such as administrative (installing a new accounting system), construction (building a road), or computer software development (new computer program). The most useful breakdown is by the type of product a project produces. A project's required management approach depends on characteristics common to its type. Other variables like size, duration, location, cost and complexity also influence projects.
Projects types
- 2. How should we categorize different types of projects? Three words to define : 1- typology 2- taxonomy 3- classification The project management profession needs a classification system for different types of projects
- 3. Four basic ways for setting up a classification system : 1- geographical location 2- industrial sector 3- stage of the project life cycle 4- product of the project The most important and the most useful breakdown is by type of product or deliverable that the project is producing
- 4. Type of Project Product of Project (Examples) Administrative -installing a new accounting system Construction -a building or a road Computer Software Development -a new computer program Design of Plans -architectural or engineering plans Equipment or System Installation -a telephone system or a IT system Event or Relocation -Olympiads or a move into a new building Maintenance of Process Industries -petro-chemical plant or electric generating station New Product Development -a new drug or aerospace/defense product Research -a feasibility study or investigating a chemical Other -?
- 5. Common characteristics of the major types of projects
- 6. Required Project Management Approach
- 7. Other variables common to all types of projects : •Size •Duration (Length of time) •Industrial sector •Geographical location •Number of workers involved •Cost (large, medium or small) •Complexity •Urgency •Organizational design