Operational planning is the process of defining and executing the day-to-day activities and processes that support the core functions and objectives of an organization. It involves setting short-term goals, allocating resources, monitoring performance, and making adjustments as needed. Project management is the process of initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing a specific and temporary endeavor that has a defined scope, budget, and timeline. It involves defining the project objectives, deliverables, tasks, roles, and risks, and managing the project team, stakeholders, and changes.