Understanding that Processes and Projects are not the same thing

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Understanding that Processes and Projects are not the same thing

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Oct 21, 2013

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In this podcast, Ricardo talks about the differences between processes and projects. There is still much confusion in people's minds about the characteristics and purposes of one or the other. Ricardo seeks to remedy this confusion by bringing a few examples that illustrate each case.

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Oct 21, 2013

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