| . | Project | Program |
| 1. | Has relatively few sponsors | Has multiple sponsors |
| 1. | Will be a contained disaster if it fails | May be a corporate disaster if it fails |
| 3. | Is focused on a deliverable | Is focused on a business objective |
| 4. | Will deliver benefit after completion | Will deliver benefit in phases |
| 5. | Has a short/medium-term lifespan | Has a long- term lifespan |
| 6. | Has variable risk | Is always high risk |
| 7. | Has a focused scope | Has a wide scope |
| 8. | Excludes BAU activity | Includes BAU activity |
| 9. |