A project is a temporary work taken to create a unique product, service or result. Let us elaborate it on further.
Project is temporary and has clear starting and ending time frame. This time frame could range from few days to few years. Resources get assigned to the project at start or during the project and are released on or before the Project Close. Project is closed when objectives are achieved or when terminated early because of non viability.
Project is unique as every project has unique objectives. There can be similarities though.
Operational Work on the other hand is permanent and repetitive in nature. Resources are assigned to Operations on permanent basis.
For Example, Developing a software application to Process Bills is a Project. Processing Bills every month is Operational Work.
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Thanks, great description!