The Projectification of Everything: Projects as a Human Condition

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Abstract

Projects have become omnipresent not only in the economy but also in our society and our lives. Projects organize and shape our actions at work, in our professional profiles and networks, and also in our homes and free time activities. Drawing on the philosophical cornerstone concepts of activity, time, space, and relations, this article introduces an alternative conceptualization of projects as a “human condition.” The article concludes with implications to the project management community, in terms of both project management practice and research.

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Journal

Title: Project Management Journal

Abbreviated Title: Project Management Journal

Publisher: SAGE Publications

ISSN (Print): 8756-9728

ISSN (Electronic): 1938-9507

Publication date Created: June 2016

Publication date (Electronic): June 01 2016

Publication date (Print): June 2016

Volume: 47

Issue: 3

Pages: 21-34

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[1 ]Filosoffen.dk, Copenhagen, Denmark

[2 ]Technical University of Denmark – Engineering Systems Group, DTU Management Engineering, Lyngby, Denmark

[3 ]Technical University of Denmark – Engineering Systems Group, DTU Management Engineering, Produktionstorvet, Lyngby, Denmark

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DOI: 10.1177/875697281604700303

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