YancyPM

A component of the project or program management plan that describes how a team will acquire goods and services from outside of the performing organization.

The series of phases that represent the evolution of a product, from concept through delivery, growth, maturity, and to retirement.

A group of related projects, subprograms, and program activities that are managed in a coordinated way to obtain benefits not available from managing them individually.

The application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to a program to meet the program requirements and to obtain benefits and control not available by managing projects individually.

A management structure that standardizes the program-related governance processes and facilitates the sharing of resources, methodologies, tools, and techniques.

The iterative process of increasing the level of detail in a project management plan as greater amounts of information and more accurate estimates become available.

A temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result.

A calendar that identifies working days and shifts that are available for scheduled activities.

A document issued by the project initiator or sponsor that formally authorizes the existence of a project and provides the project manager with the authority to apply organizational resources to project activities.

The series of phases that a project passes through from its initiation to its closure.