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The Logical Framework Method for Defining Project Success
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Project success is a core concept of project management but its definition remains elusive. The project team must have a clear understanding of their project success objectives. This paper uses the logical framework method (LFM) as a foundation for defining project success. Using LFM, four levels of project objectives are identified: goal, purpose, output, and input. It is proposed that project success consists of two components—product success and project management success. Product success deals with goal and purpose; project management success deals with outputs and inputs.
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- Baccarini, D.
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- Curtin University (AU)
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- Baccarini, David
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- Project Management Journal
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- Keywords
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