projekttyper

Projekttyper are categories used in Swedish project management to classify projects according to their purpose, scope, and management approach. Recognizing the projekttyp helps organizations tailor governance, planning, and resource allocation to the specific characteristics and risks of the work.

Common criterios for grouping projekttyper include the objective, deliverable, scope and complexity, delivery method, funding, and duration. By objective, projects can be strategic—driving long-term transformation and organizational capability—or operational—aimed at incremental improvements in daily operations. By deliverable, projects may focus on product development, service delivery, infrastructure or capital construction, or research and development. By scope and complexity, they range from simple enhancements to large, multi-faceted programs with high interdependencies. By delivery method, projects can follow predictive/waterfall approaches, iterative/agile approaches, or a hybrid of both. By funding and ownership, distinctions can be made between internal initiatives, capital projects, and externally funded programs. By duration or size, projects are categorized as small, medium, or large.

Examples of typical projekttyper include infrastructure or civil engineering projects, software development initiatives, organizational change and process improvement programs, and research and development efforts. Each type influences governance structures, risk management, budgeting, stakeholder engagement, and success metrics.

Lifecycle and planning considerations vary by projekttyp. Some require formal stage gates and extensive regulatory compliance, while others emphasize rapid iteration and adaptability. Understanding projekttyper supports clearer decision-making, more accurate scoping, and appropriate performance measurement.

See also: project management, agile versus predictive methods, project governance.