1. Mastering the concept of project

There are several definitions of what a project is. Here's one: "A project is a temporary organization created for the purpose of delivering one or more defined products within a specific, non-repetitive framework".

The project is an initiative that clearly distinguishes itself from daily work by the following criteria:

• a project implies change and evolution;

• a project is temporary;

• a project is transfunctional;

• a project is unique;

• a project involves uncertainty.

These criteria can be applied to all types of project, in all fields.

There are also different types of project. Projects can be divided into two main categories:...