2d) Importance Of Linking Projects To Organsations Objectives

Question 1

What is a project?

Answer 1

Projects
•Transient endeavours aimed at delivering planned objectives

•Designed to implement beneficial change

•Deliver outputs that align with strategic goals

Question 2

What is a programme?

Answer 2

Programmes
•Combine business-as-usual (BAU) with projects

•Address strategic prioritie

•Enable delivery of outcomes and benefits

Question 3

What is a portfolio?

Answer 3

Portfolios
•Align investment with strategic objectives

•Balance and scrutinise capacity and resources

•Ensure selection and prioritisation of projects/programmes aligns with strategic goals

Question 4

Projects Vs BAU

Answer 4

Projects:
•Temporary
•Unique, change-focused
•High risk
•Defined start and end
•Deliver new outputs/products

BAU (Business as Usual):
•Ongoing and repetitive
•Maintains stability and operations
•Low risk
•No fixed end
•Uses project outputs to deliver benefits

Question 5

Why it’s important to link projects to objectives?

Answer 5

•Keeps work aligned with what the business truly needs.

•Ensures strategic focus — projects help meet long-term goals.

•Avoids waste and maximises return on investment.

•Helps prioritise resources and evaluate success.