^ [[2.1 About Projects]] # 2.1.2  Why we do projects? Every project aims to **introduce a new product/service** or to change an existing one. Achieving the goal is expected to bring about **benefits to the organisation** (e.g. a new organisation-wide document management system can increase productivity by introducing a new way of searching, reading and filing documents). A project can also be seen as a transformational process, which **turns ideas into reality.** Projects may be carried out to **maintain current business operations** (e.g. sustain the current level of service, relationships, productivity), to **transform business operations**, or to **improve the way of working** so the organisation can be more efficient in the future. Projects start for many **different reasons**: - In response to a client request for a new product or service. - In response to a market demand or opportunity for a new product or service. - In response to a change in legislation or organisational needs. - In response to an audit which outlines improvements that should be made. - In response to a new product or service from a competitor. - To make use of a new technology. - To integrate processes in the light of the merger of two or more departments. - To update an existing process. - To relocate to new premises. - To raise awareness on a topic. - To provide a proof-of-concept. - To migrate information to a new document management system. - To improve an existing service. --- Spanish Guide: [[2.1.2 ¿Por qué hacemos Proyectos?]] <-- [[2.1.1 What is a project?]] --> [[2.1.3 Project outputs, outcomes, benefits]]