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a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result. The temporary nature of projects indicates a definite beginning and end.
Project
to the ability of a process or product to satisfy both stated and implied needs, with those needs being defined by the stakeholders. (core function)
Quality
both internal and external environmental factors that surround or influence a project’s success.
Enterprise Environmental Factors
are the activities performed to carry out and complete the work as defined in the project management plan. (stages of a project)
Executing
personal relations are characterized by dependence. The group members rely on safe, patterned behavior and look to the group leader for guidance and direction. During this stage, the team becomes oriented to the task and goals are defined. Behaviors between group members are typically polite and non-threatening. (Tuckman's Stages)
Forming
The staff who actively work on the project, at some stage, during the lifetime of the project; some may have a specific role – for example, the team may include a Project Administrator, a Communications Manager, a Financial/Resource Manager, etc. (Team Roles)
Project Team
the discipline of planning, organizing, and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of a project, namely, achieving its goals and objectives. Increasingly businesses organize their work around projects.
Project Management
the knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes of those working on the project. (Facilitating Functions)
Human Resources
which are the activities performed to define a new project or a new phase of an existing project. (stages of a project)
Initiating
persons or organizations who are actively involved in the project or whose interest may be positively or negatively affected by the performance or completion of the project.
Stakeholders
In this stage, people work independently, in subgroups, or as a total unity with equal facility. Their roles and authority adjusts to meet the changing needs of the group. At this stage, the group is the most productive. (Tuckman's Stages)
Performing
An organization with distinct departments or divisions within an organization that perform specific tasks and contribute to the overall operations (Organizational Structure)
Functional
defines the boundaries of the project and what is outside those boundaries. The boundaries are typically defined in terms of objectives, deliverables, and resources (core function)
Scope
a two-way process of reaching mutual understanding in which participants not only exchange information, but also create and share meaning.(Facilitating Function)
Communication
which are the activities performed to finalize the project – to bring it to a conclusion and to meet contractual obligations. (stages of a project)
Closing
Judgment or expertise should be sought from groups or individuals with specialized training or knowledge on the subject matter.
Expert Judgment
In this stage, people work independently, in subgroups, or as a total unity with equal facility. Their roles and authority adjusts to meet the changing needs of the group. At this stage, the group is the most productive. (Tuckman's Stages)
Adjourning
a type of structure where projects are the primary focus of an organization, with project managers having significant authority and resources (organizational structure)
Projectized
involves establishing a timeline for completion of the project, including deadlines, benchmarks, and milestones. (core function)
Time
threat of a damage, liability, loss, or other negative occurrence that is caused by external or internal vulnerabilities, and that may be minimized or neutralized through preemptive action. (facilitating function)
the activities performed in order to establish the total scope of the project, define and refine the objectives, and develop the course of action that will be followed to achieve the objectives. (stages of a project)
Planning
formal or informal approach to discover information from stakeholders by talking to them directly.
Interview
Responsible for developing a definition of the project; ensures that the project is delivered on time, to budget and to the required quality standard; ensures the project is effectively resourced and manager relationships with a wide range of groups; maintains a cooperative, motivated and successful team. (Team Roles)
Project Manager
a management style where employees report to multiple managers, typically a functional manager and a project manager, instead of just one
Matrix Structure
the amount of money that will be required to complete the project successfully. (core function)
Cost
the way that businesses and organizations purchase or obtain goods or services (facilitating function)
Procurement
the activities performed to track, review, and regulate the execution of the project; identify any areas in which changes to the plan are required; and initiate corresponding changes. (stages of a project)
Monitoring and controlling
interpersonal relations are characterized by cohesion. Group members are engaged in active acknowledgement of all members’ contributions, community building and solving of group issues. (Tuckman's Stages)
Norming
The person who commissions others to deliver the project and champions the cause throughout the project; typically, a senior member of staff with a relevant area of responsibility that will be affected by the outcome of the project; (Team Roles)
Project Sponsor
project managers have considerable authority and power, making them primarily responsible for project decision-making, resource allocation, and overall project management. Functional managers provide support, expertise, and resource management, but their influence on the project is typically less significant. (organizational structure)
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