Agile Project Management - A Brief History

Question 1

Willingness

Answer 1

noun
Being happy to do something if it is needed
* They displayed a willingness to adapt to the changing times.
* Her willingness to help other team members makes her a great manager.

Question 2

Iterative approach

Answer 2

noun
Developing a project through repeated cycles, allowing for continuous improvement and adaptation
* They were able to build a user-friendly application by utilizing an iterative approach.
* The company’s iterative approach to product development was very successful.

Question 3

Life cycle

Answer 3

noun
The series of changes that a product or process goes through during its existence
* We are monitoring each stage of the life cycle of this project.
* They are trying to extend the life cycle of this product.

Question 4

Iteration

Answer 4

noun
A repeated cycle within a project
* After each iteration of the project, we gathered feedback to make the necessary adjustments.
* They completed three iterations of the project before finalizing the design.

Question 5

Subset

Answer 5

noun
A portion of the tasks within a project
* The team focused on a subset of activities related to the project’s initial research and development phase.
* The project manager reviewed a subset of goals to ensure they aligned with their overall objectives.

Question 6

Adaptive

Answer 6

adjective
Having the ability to change to suit changing conditions
* The team developed an adaptive strategy to respond to changing market conditions.
* The company’s adaptive culture promotes flexibility among its employees.

Question 7

Manifesto

Answer 7

noun
A document outlining the core principles of something
* The manifesto outlined the organization’s decision-making process.
* Our company’s manifesto emphasized its commitment to sustainability.

Question 8

Strive

Answer 8

verb
To try hard to do something difficult over a long period of time
* We have been striving to continually improve our products.
* She strove to exceed customer expectations.

Question 9

Sequential

Answer 9

adjective
Following a particular order
* The project was completed in sequential stages, with each phase building on the previous one.
* This will require a sequential approach to ensure accuracy.

Question 10

Organically

Answer 10

adverb
In a way that develops naturally over time
* We should let the relationship grow organically and not force it.
* They have let their business expand organically.

Question 11

Blaze a trail

Answer 11

idiom
To do something that has never been done before
* Their innovative approach helped them blaze a trail in the field of medicine.
* She blazed a trail for women in leadership positions.

Question 12

Lose sight
(of something)

Answer 12

verbal phrase
To fail to notice or keep track of something important
* He lost site of his long-term career goals.
* It’s easy to lose site of our core values at times.

Question 13

Please (someone)

Answer 13

verb
To make someone happy by fulfilling their needs
* We have always prioritized pleasing our customers.
* It is important to please your business partners in this kind of situation.

Question 14

Draw heavily
(on something)

Answer 14

verb - adverb
To rely significantly on a particular idea or influence
* The report drew heavily on recent survey data.
* The team’s strategy drew heavily on lessons learned from previous projects.

Question 15

Aeronautical industry

Answer 15

noun
The design, manufacturing and maintenance of aircraft and spacecraft & related defense systems
* The aeronautical industry is critical for advancing military technologies.
* There are many regulations and related challenges in the aeronautical industry.