What is a project model?
A project model is a collection of rules and aids used for running a project.
The project model is often illustrated in graphical form, in a map. This helps provide a good overview and to identify the different phases of the model. The map also creates a common view of the model for all project members. Chapter 16 includes the map of the LIPS model.
The model includes descriptions of workflows, activities, roles, documents etc. The tasks described in the model are of an administrative type.
Project standard is sometimes used as an alternative name for project model.
Project model or work model?
The project model describes how to run a project. It can be used for any type of project, independent of the project outcome. The tasks described in the model are used for steering the work towards the predefined goals and for facilitating control of the work.
The work model describes how the work shall be done, and which tools are suitable to use.
