Instructions

In this class, you will be working on a fictitious project to better understand the steps in the project management process. This week, you need to select a project to work on. Some options are listed below, select a project that you feel comfortable with, and understand (or feel you can easily learn about). If none of the options below are suitable for you, you may select an alternative, but please confirm it with your instructor before beginning further work.

• Conduct a Wedding
• Renovating a kitchen/bathroom
• Designing a website
• Opening a restaurant
• A different project you select (that is also approved by the instructor)

For this assignment, submit a word processing file with your name, the project you have selected, and a brief (one paragraph) description of what you plan to work on. 

Instructions

Your homework assignment consists of responding to the question below.

Since this is your first project with the company, your manager would like to test your project management knowledge before you can begin to work on your own. Your manager has asked you to describe the characteristics of the project lifecycle and describe the characteristics of a successful project.

To make sure you impress her, make sure it includes the following points:

• What a project is and how it differs from a process.
• A brief discussion on all phases of a project.
• Describe two criteria that may be used to select a project

 the length response should be around 600 words and require a minimum of 2 sources.