What a Project Is Not Projects should not be confused with everyday work. A project
is not routine, repetitive work! Ordinary daily work typically requires doing the
same or similar work over and over, while a project is done only once; a new product
or service exists when the project is completed. Examine the list in Table 1.1 that compares
routine, repetitive work and projects. Recognizing the difference is important
because too often resources can be used up on daily operations which may not contribute
to longer range organization strategies that require innovative new products.