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Steffen Hansen: /* Limitations */

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Limitations

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	== Limitations ==		== Limitations ==
	It's difficult to talk about limitations of the context element as it is a concept~~, that is true for every project~~. However the concept might be considered vague, as it is difficult to set the boundaries of the context. Any project exists in a huge number of contexts, and will be influenced in different degree from each of them. Trying to be aware of every context is impossible for a project manager. One solution to this could be to use the categories presented in this article, as inspiration.		It's difficult to talk about limitations of the context element as it is a concept. However the concept might be considered vague, as it is difficult to set the boundaries of the context. Any project exists in a huge number of contexts, and will be influenced in different degree from each of them. Trying to be aware of every context is impossible for a project manager. One solution to this could be to use the categories presented in this article, as inspiration.


	Regarding the temporal context a key characteristics of projects is that they are unique [1]. This means that there will always be limitations when using experiences between projects. For example when collecting lessons from past projects, one should be critical about what lessons are relevant to the current project.


			Regarding the temporal context, a key characteristic of projects is that they are unique [1]. This means that there will always be limitations when using experiences between projects. For example when collecting lessons from past projects, one should be critical about what lessons are relevant to the current project.

	== Annotated Bibliography ==		== Annotated Bibliography ==

Steffen Hansen: /* Application and Tools */

2019-02-27T13:00:23Z

Application and Tools

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	* any useful knowledge gained regarding the tailoring of PRINCE2 for the project.		* any useful knowledge gained regarding the tailoring of PRINCE2 for the project.


	=== Managing the organisational context ===		=== Managing the organisational context ===
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	Another practical advice to the project manager is to chose his battles carefully, and not mindlessly pursue the implementation of textbook project management techniques that might conflict with the norms and standards of the organisation. The project manager should be aware of which measures and procedures that are considered legitimate in the eyes of key players in the organisation [8].		Another practical advice to the project manager is to chose his battles carefully, and not mindlessly pursue the implementation of textbook project management techniques that might conflict with the norms and standards of the organisation. The project manager should be aware of which measures and procedures that are considered legitimate in the eyes of key players in the organisation [8].


	== Limitations ==		== Limitations ==

Steffen Hansen at 13:00, 27 February 2019

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Steffen Hansen: /* Organisational context */

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Organisational context

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	====Organisational context ====		====Organisational context ====
	[[File:FunctAndProject.png\|thumb\|500x500px\|right\|Figure 1: Organisational structure of a functional ~~(left)~~ and a projectized organisation ~~(right).~~ Source: Guide to Body..]]		[[File:FunctAndProject.png\|thumb\|500x500px\|right\|Figure 2: Organisational structure of a functional organisation and a projectized organisation Source: Guide to Body..]]
	All projects, except rare cases, exists within a organisational environment and a corporate context. Classically organisations that undertake projects can be described as being functional or projectized organisations. It should be noted that the classification is a spectrum and many organisations lie somewhere between ~~the to classifications~~.		All projects, except rare cases, exists within a organisational environment and a corporate context. Classically organisations that undertake projects can be described as being functional or projectized organisations. It should be noted that the classification is a spectrum and many organisations lie somewhere between.

	'''Functional organisations'''		'''Functional organisations'''

Steffen Hansen: /* The temporal context */

2019-02-27T12:47:38Z

The temporal context

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	====The temporal context ====		====The temporal context ====
	[[File:Temporal_Context.png\|thumb\|400x300px\|right\|Figure 1: The different temporal factors that can influence a project [8].]]		[[File:Temporal_Context.png\|thumb\|400x300px\|right\|Figure 1: The different temporal factors that can influence a project [8].]]
	Any project exists in the context of history. The interior of any project has to be understood in relation to it's past, concurrent and future context. The temporal factors that influence projects are shown in Figure 1. The lessons from past projects are important, as they have information about the weaknesses and strengths of certain processes, procedures, techniques and tools [3]. The pre-project politics ~~phase is~~ important, as it's often in this phase that the most important political basis for project success is decided.		Any project exists in the context of history. The interior of any project has to be understood in relation to it's past, concurrent and future context. The temporal factors that influence projects are shown in Figure 1. The lessons from past projects are important, as they have information about the weaknesses and strengths of certain processes, procedures, techniques and tools [3]. The pre-project politics are important, as it's often in this phase that the most important political basis for project success is decided.

	Parallel courses of events, such as simultaneous projects in the same organisation also influences the interior of a project. Resources might become unavailable due to change of plans of the simultaneous projects. Also a projects role and function in it's hosting organisation influences the project. For example projects viewed as vital will have easier access to extra resources than projects viewed as less important. [8]		Parallel courses of events, such as simultaneous projects in the same organisation also influences the interior of a project. Resources might become unavailable due to change of plans of the simultaneous projects. Also a projects role and function in it's hosting organisation influences the project. For example projects viewed as vital will have easier access to extra resources than projects viewed as less important [8].

	The future plans and visions of the parent organisation also influences a project. Projects that are ~~pare~~ of programs that seek to create certain benefits should be aware of what these benefits are, and how their project might influence them. Projects that are aligned with these long-term benefits might be considered as more vital, and as such have easier access to resources form the parent organisation.		The future plans and visions of the parent organisation also influences a project. Projects that are part of programs that seek to create certain benefits should be aware of what these benefits are, and how their project might influence them. Projects that are aligned with these long-term benefits might be considered as more vital, and as such have easier access to resources form the parent organisation.


			There is also a broader temporal context, regarding the time in history. Projects undertaken in the 1960's existed in a different context than projects today. People had different skills, different motivation, etc. In todays world there is a large focus on sustainability and development of the third world. One example of this is the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Projects that can somehow align them self with these goals might inspire the team and gain the support of stakeholders [7].
	There is also a broader temporal context, regarding the time in history. Projects undertaken in the 1960's existed in a different ~~world~~ than projects today. People had different skills, different ~~things motivated people and so on~~. In todays world there is a large focus on sustainability and development of the third world. One example of this is the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Projects that can somehow align them self with these goals might inspire the team and gain the support of stakeholders [7].

	====Organisational context ====		====Organisational context ====

Steffen Hansen: /* The temporal context */

2019-02-27T12:45:21Z

The temporal context

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	====The temporal context ====		====The temporal context ====
	[[File:Temporal_Context.png\|thumb\|400x300px\|right\|Figure 1: The different temporal factors that can influence a project~~. Source: No project is an island~~ [8]]]		[[File:Temporal_Context.png\|thumb\|400x300px\|right\|Figure 1: The different temporal factors that can influence a project [8].]]
	Any project exists in the context of history. The interior of any project has to be understood in relation to it's past, concurrent and future context. The temporal factors that influence projects are shown in Figure 1. The lessons from past projects are important, as they have information about the weaknesses and strengths of certain processes, procedures, techniques and tools [3]. The pre-project politics phase is important, as it's often in this phase that the most important political basis for project success is decided.		Any project exists in the context of history. The interior of any project has to be understood in relation to it's past, concurrent and future context. The temporal factors that influence projects are shown in Figure 1. The lessons from past projects are important, as they have information about the weaknesses and strengths of certain processes, procedures, techniques and tools [3]. The pre-project politics phase is important, as it's often in this phase that the most important political basis for project success is decided.

Steffen Hansen at 12:44, 27 February 2019

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	====The temporal context ====		====The temporal context ====
	[[File:Temporal_Context.png\|thumb\|400x300px\|right\|Figure 1: Source: No project is an island []]]		[[File:Temporal_Context.png\|thumb\|400x300px\|right\|Figure 1: The different temporal factors that can influence a project. Source: No project is an island [8]]]
	Any project exists in the context of history. The interior of any project has to be understood in relation to it's past, concurrent and future context. The temporal factors that influence projects are shown in Figure 1. The lessons from past projects are important, as they have information about the weaknesses and strengths of certain processes, procedures, techniques and tools [3]. The pre-project politics phase is important, as it's often in this phase that the most important political basis for project success is decided.		Any project exists in the context of history. The interior of any project has to be understood in relation to it's past, concurrent and future context. The temporal factors that influence projects are shown in Figure 1. The lessons from past projects are important, as they have information about the weaknesses and strengths of certain processes, procedures, techniques and tools [3]. The pre-project politics phase is important, as it's often in this phase that the most important political basis for project success is decided.

Steffen Hansen: /* The temporal context */

2019-02-27T12:44:07Z

The temporal context

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	====The temporal context ====		====The temporal context ====
	[[File:Temporal_Context.png\|thumb\|400x300px\|right\|Figure x: ~~Soruce How to do projects page 60~~]]		[[File:Temporal_Context.png\|thumb\|400x300px\|right\|Figure 1: Source: No project is an island []]]
	Any project exists in the context of history. The interior of any project has to be understood in relation to it's past, concurrent and future context. The temporal factors that influence projects are shown in Figure x. The lessons from past projects are important, as they have information about the weaknesses and strengths of certain processes, procedures, techniques and tools [3]. The pre-project politics phase is important, as it's often in this phase that the most important political basis for project success is decided.		Any project exists in the context of history. The interior of any project has to be understood in relation to it's past, concurrent and future context. The temporal factors that influence projects are shown in Figure 1. The lessons from past projects are important, as they have information about the weaknesses and strengths of certain processes, procedures, techniques and tools [3]. The pre-project politics phase is important, as it's often in this phase that the most important political basis for project success is decided.

	Parallel courses of events, such as simultaneous projects in the same organisation also influences the interior of a project. Resources might become unavailable due to change of plans of the simultaneous projects. Also a projects role and function in it's hosting organisation influences the project. For example projects viewed as vital will have easier access to extra resources than projects viewed as less important. [8]		Parallel courses of events, such as simultaneous projects in the same organisation also influences the interior of a project. Resources might become unavailable due to change of plans of the simultaneous projects. Also a projects role and function in it's hosting organisation influences the project. For example projects viewed as vital will have easier access to extra resources than projects viewed as less important. [8]

Steffen Hansen: /* The project context */

2019-02-27T12:42:50Z

The project context

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	# Organisational change projects		# Organisational change projects

	The competences required for projects in the different categories can vary widely. For example organisational change projects deals with human dynamics, which sets certain requirements to the people working in such projects. On the other hand, New product development may involve largely repeatable processes which requires different competences and procedures[5].		The competences required for projects in the different categories can vary widely. For example organisational change projects deals with human dynamics, which sets certain requirements to the people working in such projects. On the other hand, New product development may involve largely repeatable processes which requires different competences and procedures [5].

	====The temporal context ====		====The temporal context ====

Steffen Hansen: /* The project context */

2019-02-27T12:42:41Z

The project context

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	# Organisational change projects		# Organisational change projects

			The competences required for projects in the different categories can vary widely. For example organisational change projects deals with human dynamics, which sets certain requirements to the people working in such projects. On the other hand, New product development may involve largely repeatable processes which requires different competences and procedures[5].
	The competences required for projects in different categories can vary widely. For example organisational change projects ~~deal~~ with human dynamics, which sets certain requirements to the people working in such projects. On the other hand, New product development may involve largely repeatable processes which requires different competences and procedures[5].

	====The temporal context ====		====The temporal context ====