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The Relationship Between Operations and Project Management
The main responsibility of both operations and project managers is to increase business efficiency and output. Understanding the main differences between the duties of project and operations managers is essential, to ensure business objectives and processes are met.
These six concepts highlight the main differences and overlapping similarities:1,2
Project management is an important skill for those eager to boost their impact on their organisation. Project Management short courses from the University of Cape Town (UCT) will guide you to attain new and established project management tools and techniques, and help you gain an understanding of a project life cycle.
- 1 (Jan, 2018). ‘How are operations management and project management interconnected?’. Retrieved from Invensis Global Learning Services.
- 2 (Jan, 2018). ‘What’s the difference between an operations manager and a project manager?’. Retrieved from PM Tips.