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Gantt chart
type of bar chart used for schedules and dependencies
cost–benefit analysis
systematic approach to estimating the strengths and weaknesses of alternatives
plan, do, check, adjust
thumb|right|The plan–do–check–act cycle
PDCA (plan–do–check–act), sometimes called plan–do–check–adjust is an iterative design and management method used in business for the control and continual improvement of processes and products. It is also known as the Shewhart cycle, or the control circle/cycle. Another version of this PDCA cycle is OPDCA. The added stands for observation or as some versions say: "Observe the current condition." This emphasis on observation and current condition has currency with the literature on lean manufacturing and the Toyota Production System. The PDCA cycle, with
program evaluation and review technique
statistical tool, used in project management
critical path method
Scheduling algorithm in project management
Earned Value Management
project management technique for measuring project performance and progress in an objective manner
analytic hierarchy process
structured technique for organizing and analyzing complex decisions, based on mathematics and psychology
responsibility assignment matrix
tool used for project and business process management
cost estimate
type of estimate
Engineering, procurement and construction
form of contracting arrangement
project management triangle
key constraints or conflicting goals inherent in managing a project: cost or budget, scope of deliverables, and time of project completion
burn down chart
diagram of the burn rate of tasks in project management to predict when a job will be completed
Critical chain project management
Method of planning and managing projects
gap analysis
comparison of actual performance with potential or desired performance, in order to optimize organization and business processes, or product characteristics
stakeholder analysis
process of identifying those affected by a project or event
kanban board
board divided into steps in a process, used for coordinating work using the kanban project management methodology
project network
diagram showing the order of activities
precedence diagram method
type of diagram in
Logical framework approach
Framework in development
Three-point estimation
technique used in management and information systems
trend analysis
attempts to spot a pattern from information
lean project management
Management framework
HERMES method
project management method
Event chain methodology
network analysis technique
benefits realisation management
management term; way of managing how time and resources are invested into making desirable changes.
project cost management
Project Cost Management (PCM) is the dimension of project management which aims to ensure that a project is completed within its approved budget.
Time-distance diagram
product breakdown structure
tool for analysing, documenting and communicating the outcomes of a project