Definitions
A temporary endeavor that produces a unique product, service, or result.
What is a project?
A collection of logically related project activities that culminates in the completion of one or more deliverables.
What are phases?
An individual who actively participates as a member of a team or group.
What is a working member?
The person who manages the project.
What is a project manager?
A collection of projects and programs managed as a group to achieve strategic objectives.
What is a portfolio? Or Portfolio Management?
Individuals, group, or organization that may affect, be affected, or perceive to be affected by the project.
What are stakeholders?
Someone who pays attention to others' ideas, thoughts, or concerns during conversations or discussions.
What is a listener?
The person(s) who uses the project deliverable.
What is the customer?
The monetary worth or benefits that the project will bring to the company upon completion.
What is value?
A potential event or situation that may occur in the future and have an impact on the project's success.
What is a risk?
Someone who takes the first step or proposes an idea or action.
What is an initiator?
This person provides resources and support.
What is the project sponsor?
A unique and verifiable product, service, or result.
What is a deliverable?
Limitations or restrictions that affect project planning and execution. Includes scope, schedule, cost, risk, quality, and resources.
What are constraints?
A person who guides and supports individuals or teams in achieving their goals, improving performance, and enhancing their skills.
What is a coach?
The collection of individuals completing the project work.
What is the project team?
A significant event or achievement in a project that marks a key point or completion of a major deliverable.
What is a milestone?
Structure, People, & Information are the three pillars of this concept which is the framework for how project decisions are made.
What is governance?
Someone who manages group processes, discussions, or meetings to ensure effective communication, collaboration, and decision-making
What is a facilitator?
The departmental manager who generally controls resources. Ex: VP of Marketing, IT Director
What is the functional manager?