Projects vs. Operations

Projects vs. Operations
There's a fine line between projects and operations, and often these separate entities overlap in function. Consider the following points shared by projects and operations:
Both involve employees
Both typically have limited resources: people, money, or both
Both are hopefully designed, executed, and managed by someone in charge

The end results of projects can result in operations. Operations are the day-to-day work that goes on in the organization. Operations are the heart of organizations. Projects, on the other hand, are short-term endeavors that fall outside of the normal day-to-day operations an organization offers.

Projects are unique because they don't fit into the regular operations of a company and there's been some special reason why the project has been created. Work and deliverables that don't fit into the normal day-to-day operations but still have merit for the organization are logical opportunities for a project.