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ITPM-01 Introduction to Project Management Vocabulary

Project Management - Information Technology - Chapter-01

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best practiceAn optimal way recognized by industry to achieve a stated goal or objective.
critical pathThe longest path through a network diagram that determines the earliest completion of a project.
enterprise project management softwareSoftware that integrates information from multiple projects to show the status of active, approved and future projects across an entire organization; sometimes called Portfolio Project Management.
ethicsA set of principles that guide our decision making based on personal values of what is "Right" and "Wrong".
Gantt ChartA standard format for displaying project schedule information by listing project activities and their corresponding start and finish dates in a calendar format.
green IT or green computingDeveloping or using computer resources in an efficient way to improve economic viability, social responsibility and environmental impact.
leaderA person who focuses on long-term goals and big-picture objectives while inspiring others to reach those goals.
managerA person who deals with the day-to-day details of meeting specific goals.
Portfolio project management softwareSoftware that integrates information from multiple projects to show the status of active, approved and future projects across an entire organization; sometimes called enterprise project management software.
programA group of projects managed in a coordinated way to obtain benefits and control not available from managing them individually.
program managerA person who provides leadership and direction for the project managers heading the projects within a program.
projectA temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service or result.
project managementThe application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities to meet project requirements.
PMI - Project Management InstituteAn international society for project managers.
project management knowledge areasProject Integration, Scope, Time, Cost, Quality, HR, Communications, Risk and Procurement.
PMO - Project Management OfficeAn organizational group responsible for coordinating the project management functions throughout an organization.
PMP - Project Management ProfessionalCertification provided by PMI that requires documenting project experience and education, agreeing to follow the PMI code of ethics, and passing a comprehensive exam.
project management tools and techniquesMethods available to assist project managers and their teams: such as: Gantt charts, network diagrams, and critical path analysis.
project managerThe person responsible for working with the project sponsor, the project team, and other people involved in a project to meet project goals.
project portfolio managementWhen an organization groups and manages projects as portfolio of investments to the entire enterprise's success.
sponsorThe person who provides the direction and funding for a project
stakeholdersPeople in or affected by the project activities (Major and Minor) Internal and external.
triple constraintBalancing Scope, Time and Costs
quadruple constraintQuality is impacted by: Scope, Time and Costs.
virtualizationHiding the physical characteristics of computing resources from the users, such as making a single server, operating system, application of storage device to appear and function as multiple virtual resources.


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