Session 4 - 1

What is the key characteristic that distinguishes a project from a process?

• a) The complexity of the tasks involved

• b) The level of expertise required to complete the tasks

• c) Whether the work is routine and repetitive or temporary with a defined start and end.

• d) The number of people involved in the work

A company is launching a new marketing campaign. This would be best classified as a:

• a) Process, as it will likely be ongoing.

• b) Task, as it can be completed by one person in a short time.

• c) Project, as it has a defined start and end to achieve a specific marketing goal.

• d) Program, as it might involve multiple marketing activities

 A TD team is developing a new training program. Over time, this training program will likely become a:  

• a) Task, as it can be completed by one person.

• b) Process, as the program will be delivered repeatedly.

• c) Project, as new training materials might be added in the future.

• d) Program, as it might be combined with other training initiatives.

You are tasked with revamping the onboarding program for new hires. Would project management be a valuable tool in this situation?

• a) No, onboarding is a continuous process, not a temporary project.

• b) Yes, revamping the onboarding program has a defined start, end, and goal.

• c) Maybe, it depends on the number of changes being made to the program.

• d) No, project management is only for developing entirely new training programs

A colleague asks you for advice on how to handle a difficult conversation with a team member. Is project management relevant in this situation?

• A colleague asks you for advice on how to handle a difficult conversation with a team member. Is project management relevant in this situation?

• b) Maybe, it depends on the complexity of the conversation.

• c) Yes, project management can help you plan the conversation effectively.

• d) No, project management is for temporary endeavors with a defined deliverable.