Section 1: Let’s Understand the Basics of Project Definition
You may want to start by checking your understanding of what Project Definition means, with this short video, ‘What is Project Definition?’ [FAPM]
If a project definition defines your project, a Strategic Project Definition can take you to a different level. And this video explains what it is: ‘What is a Strategic Project Definition?’ [FAPM]
The various different levels of a Project Definition form a hierarchy. So, ‘What is the Primary Project Hierarchy?’ [FAPM]
It's easy to get confused… Objectives, Outputs, Outcomes. But they are different, and the differences matter. So, what are Project Outcomes? [FAPM]
Here’s an article at one of my favorite blog sites, A Girl’s Guide to Project Management. Don’t be put off by the title. Elizabeth Harrin writes for adult PMs – men and women. This article identifies the three most important things that define a project, listed below:
- Goal
- Objectives
- Scope

The 3 Most Important Things that Define Your Project * Girl's Guide to Project Management

Project Definition is the first stage in a project lifecycle. It is also the first of 8 steps in delivering a project. So, if you want to see that first step in the context of the other seven, take a look at this short video: ‘The Basics of Project Management ...in 4 minutes’ or a text version of the same content.

Project Management Essentials (8-Step Template)
