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3/25/13 WD2 SA
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project management | the practice of applying skills and processes to activities in order to meet deadlines and achieve desired results |
project | a sequence of tasks that must be accomplished within a certain time frame to achieve a desired result |
task | a unit of work that must be accomplished during the course of a project |
resource | a person department or device needed to accomplish a task |
assignment | the appointment of a specific resource to a specific task |
scope creep | gradual increases in project scope that can undermine the success of a project |
stakeholder | A person or group with an interest in a project, and with the power to exert influence (either positive or negative) over the project and affect results |
needs analysis | Determining a customer's needs by acquiring information, processing and evaluating the info then creating a plan of action to address the needs |
assumption | a factor that is considered to be real or certain for plannin purpose |
constraint | a factor such as budget or time that limits a project managers options |
Statement of Work (SOW) | A contract to initiate a project; the contract contains project goals and specifies how those goals will be met. |
project schedule | A document that lists the planned dates for performing tasks and meeting goals defined in a project plan. |
milestone | the end of a stage that marks the completin of a task r series of related tasks resulting in a key deliverable |
change management | the process tools and techniques that help people implemnet changes to achieve a desired outcome |