Chapter 1 Intro Flashcards
ethics
A set of principles that guide our decision making based on personal values of what is “right” and “wrong”
best practice
An optimal way recognized by the industry to achieve a stated goal or objective.
leader
A person who focuses I long-term goals and big-picture objectives, while inspiring people to reach those goals.
manager
A person who deals with the day-to-day details of meeting specific goals.
Portfolio
A collection of projects or programs and other work that are grouped together to facilitate effective management of that work to meet strategic business objectives.
program
A group of projects managed on a coordinated way to obtain benefits and control not available from managing them individually.
program manager
A person who provides leadership and direction for the project managers heading the projects within the program
project
A temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or results
project management
The application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to provide activities to meet project requirement.
project management process groups
Initiating, planning, monitoring and controlling, and closing
project manager
The person responsible for working with the project sponsor, the project team, and the other people involved in a project to meet project goals.
Project Management Institute (PMI)
International professional society for project managers.
project management knowledge areas
Project integration management Scope Time Cost Quality Human Resource Communication Risk Procurement management
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Certification provided be PMI that requires documenting project experience, agreeing to follow the PMI code of ethics, and passing a comprehensive exam
project management tools and techniques
Methods available to assist project managers and their teams; some popular tools in the time management knowledge area include Grantt charts, network diagrams, critical path analysis, and project management software.
