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Project Selection

18 December, 2015 - 16:59

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  1. Describe the difference between an organization’s mission, goals, and objectives.
  2. Describe how the missions are different depending on the type of organization.
  3. Define economic terms used for choosing projects.
  4. Define a project champion and his or her role.
  5. Describe the influences of funding, timing, and unofficial considerations on project selection.

Projects are chosen for a variety of reasons and not all of them are apparent. The project manager must understand why a project was selected over other choices so that he or she can align the team toward justifying the choice that has been made by senior management.