project management Flashcards
define project management
project management is the planning, coordinating and controlling development of a solution to an information program.
what are 5 key components of project management
- Project initiation
- Project planning
- Project execution
- Project monitoring and controlling
- Project closure
what are 5 project management techniques
- Agile method
- Waterfall method
- Scrum method
- Kanban
- Critical path method (CPM)
describe the agile method
it emphasises flexibility, collaboration and customer feedback in the projects lifecycle
describe the waterfall method
linear and sequential approach where each phase must be completed before moving to the next
describe the scrum method
specific agile methodology that employs fixed length iterations (sprints)
describe kanban
visual workflow management method that helps teams visualise their work, limit work in progress and maximise efficiency by managing flow
describe critical path method
identifies longest stretch of dependent activities and measures the time required to complete them.
what is a gantt chart
visual representation of the project schedule that displays tasks along a timeline, helping to track progress and deadlines.
what is a pert chart
analyse and represent the tasks involved in completing a given project. It helps in identifying the minimum time required to complete a project by evaluating the time needed for each task.
