My recommendation is, if you are taking a class the trainer or REP will provide a better example than us, because he/she knows your background and interest.
A real example: From an new ERP system in a company to a new apartment building construction. Saving Changes...
Sergio Luis ConteHelping to create solutions for everyone| Worldwide based OrganizationsBuenos Aires, Argentina
Are you married or do you have some person that you have to work with to take vacations? That is a project from the real life for example. Saving Changes...
Example from Banking Industry : Customer needs a credit card which is easy to use and provides benefits in various categories. This need is transformed into project requirements and finally a project is developed which satisfies the customer's criteria and could also provide better features. The project is sponsored by customer or senior management of an organization, developed and executed by project team, managed by project manager and on implementation final product the credit card is used by customer and users. Saving Changes...
Justus NScrum Master| BCBSTXArlington, Tx, United States
According to the PMBOK, a project is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result. Keywords: Temporary (not ongoing), product, service, or result (outcome)
So a project could be as simple as painting your bedroom walls, and get more complex like building a website, software development etc. Saving Changes...
Hi Bob,
If you are taking a class do you have access to research tools like Lexus/Nexus? If so, look up the Denver Airport or the Chunnel projects there is a lot written about those big projects. Read the PM Network magazine every issue opens up with a notable construction project because there is a tangible product at the end. Saving Changes...
Anish AbrahamPrivacy Program Manager| University of WashingtonAuburn, Wa, United States
I concur with Sergio and Justus. A project could be anything for example moving from your office location or remodeling your space etc. Saving Changes...
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