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HIM2200 CH1 key terms

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ethics
set of principles that guide our decision making based on personal values of what is right/wrong
leader
person who focuses on long-term goals and bi-picture objectives while inspiring people to reach those goals
manager
person who deals with the day-to-day details of meeting specific goals
portfolio
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
group of projects, subprograms or program activities managed in a coordinated way to obtain benefits not available from managing them individually
program manager
person who provides leadership and direction for the project managers heading the projects within the program
project
temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result
project management
application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities to meet the project requirements
project management process groups
initiating, planning, monitoring and controlling, and closing
project manager
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, communications, risk, and procurement management
Project Management Professional (PMP)
certification provided by 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 Gantt charts, network diagrams, critical path analysis, and project management software
project portfolio management
grouping and managing of projects and programs as a portfolio of investments that contribute to the entire enterprise's success
project sponsor
person who provides the direction and funding for a project
stakeholders
people involved in or affected by project activities
triple constraint
balancing scope, time, and cost goals
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