Project is a complex, non-routine, one time effort, that is limited by time, budget, resources and performance specifications and

its implemented to meet the customer requirements. Examples from the case study: Review project reports and prepare for the weekly status meeting 25 min Participate in the progress review meeting 45 min Review project assignments 30 min Listening to the team mates 20 min Discuss problem with John 30 min Exploring getting the necessary equipment for the project 30 min Exchanging information about the technical requirements 60 min Agreeing with Mary to talk with the team 40 min Reviewing the impact of the clients request 30 min Reviewing emails, project documents and login to MS Project 30 min Non project is ordinary daily work that requires doing the same work repetitively Examples from the case study: Socializing and catching up w personal new 10 min Reviewing the days schedule 15 min Quasi project is when no specific task and time limit has been defined and is likely to arise in temporary situations. Performance schedules and budgets have been implied. Examples from the case study: Updating boss on key events of the day Rachel spends two thirds of her time on project related issues.