PMI's definition of a project is: "a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result. The temporary nature of projects indicates that a project has a definite beginning and end."
It would be hard to say the universe is temporary, and we have no idea if it is unique, nor can we prove it has a definite beginning and end. So, is the universe a project, or operations (business as usual)? Saving Changes...
It is equally bad to see everything as a project as it is to treat nothing like a project.
However, if you remember the final scene from the first Men In Black movie or even The Matrix, it might be that what we believe the universe to be is just a simulation used for either an experiment (which would make it a project) or an ongoing process (which would make it operations).
Kiron
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1 reply by Sante Delle-Vergini, PhD
Sep 12, 2018 8:26 PM
Sante Delle-Vergini, PhD
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Kiron, yes I have though a bit about the simulation theory. In years to come, when virtual reality and simulation becomes so real that we can't tell the difference, the question may be superfluous.
Our universe could be one of many universes making up a multiverse
This reminds me of the origin of the Universe by Stephen Hawking :) Saving Changes...
We might have to ask the spiritual teachers or the great scientists for the proof !
Only if we do a project we can start the BAU. Hence Universe / multi--galaxies would've been created, the maintenance is being continued wherever needed and decomissioned when parts of it become obsolete.
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1 reply by Sante Delle-Vergini, PhD
Sep 12, 2018 8:30 PM
Sante Delle-Vergini, PhD
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Girija, I am leaning toward operations, because a project implies purpose which is a deliberate action by a sentient being. By operations I mean operating in governance with natural laws which doesn't require a project to precede it.
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Wade HarshmanScrum Master| GDITIndianapolis, In, United States
I recommend meeting with your universe project sponsor and explain the value of project management.
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1 reply by Sante Delle-Vergini, PhD
Sep 12, 2018 8:31 PM
Sante Delle-Vergini, PhD
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lol Wade, this project might be sponsorless :-)
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Dinah YoungProject Manager / Software Asset Manager| Prince William CountySpringfield, Va, United States
It is equally bad to see everything as a project as it is to treat nothing like a project.
However, if you remember the final scene from the first Men In Black movie or even The Matrix, it might be that what we believe the universe to be is just a simulation used for either an experiment (which would make it a project) or an ongoing process (which would make it operations).
Kiron
Kiron, yes I have though a bit about the simulation theory. In years to come, when virtual reality and simulation becomes so real that we can't tell the difference, the question may be superfluous. Saving Changes...
We might have to ask the spiritual teachers or the great scientists for the proof !
Only if we do a project we can start the BAU. Hence Universe / multi--galaxies would've been created, the maintenance is being continued wherever needed and decomissioned when parts of it become obsolete.
Girija, I am leaning toward operations, because a project implies purpose which is a deliberate action by a sentient being. By operations I mean operating in governance with natural laws which doesn't require a project to precede it. Saving Changes...
Ashleigh Kennett-SmithICT Project Manager| Australian Red Cross LifebloodAdelaide, South Australia, Australia
No idea...
To expand, a BAU activity results from an activity/process (project) to create/deliver something. But to have a project you must also have an entity (a "person", an "organisation") engaged in .... BAU (?) to start the process (project). But to have BAU.....
Of course if I could leave the universe to check how it looks from the outside, maybe I'd know. But then where would I be and how did that "location" get there... and so ad infinitum?
"If they have moving sidewalks in the future, when you get on them, I think you should have to assume sort of a walking shape so as not to frighten the dogs."
