PM Terminology

2. The commitment against each task or the project. It identifies the objective/s that are most important for successful project completion. It may be the Policy document, the Interim Report, the product manufactured, or the construction built.
5. The platform which shows all useful information about the project. Can be used to check KPIs; monitor reports, and update as required. Usually categorised as Informational, Planned, Logical or Operational
8. Model The sequences from one phase to another. Development moves in downward direction, and includes Initiation, Analysis, Design, Build, Test, and Maintenance. Agile model is preferred these days.
10. A matrix which has all significant actions in the project identified, and listed according to the roles or the individuals involved. At any intersection an additional responsibility can be allocated to someone.
12. Every aspect of the project should be recorded and stored within records. At completion of a given phase, the task manager should report to the project manager so that all involved can see the exact progress.

1. People who are engaged in or influenced by, or have influence over the project.
3. Displays all scheduled information graphically. Shows relationship between tasks; a useful communication tool for identifying progress of the project, involvement of people, cost against budget etc.
4. The hierarchical breakdown into bite size pieces to enable each level of importance to be understood.
6. Approach is used for product and project management. The ability to be flexible in working style to ensure the project is not hampered
7. Describes the method and production of the project. A tool by which work or tasks can be allocated.
9. The process of assessing a designed plan. It is the methodology by which everything can be seen and includes market research, details study of the project – it is practical measure.
11. Provides functions to write an algorithm for project activities. Useful for scheduling and termed the “critical or shortest path”. Step by step approach in which to analyse critical and non-critical tasks.