The Definition of a Project

A project is a co-ordinated set of tasks, which together create a defined new
product, process, or service, within a constrained time and resource budget.

In this lecture, we'll explore the definition of a project, and what it means. Below the video, you'll find a downloadable handout.

This is a slightly fuller account than a similar one that appears in The Project Manager's Fast Start Program

An article you may enjoy, on our website is:

• What is Project Management? Definition of Project

Also, 'Is it a Project?' is the first checklist in our Project Management Checklists kit - a toolkit of over 60 checklists to

• speed your project management
• ... and cut out costly mistakes and omissions