Kanban
Kanban is an agile method that visualizes work on a board and limits work in progress to improve flow. Project+ covers kanban boards among tools and agile approaches.
All PK0-005 Terms
Project charter
A project charter is the document that formally authorizes a project, names the project manager, and states objectives and high-level scope.
Business case
A business case justifies a project by weighing its costs, benefits, and risks against organizational goals.
Triple constraint
The triple constraint is the interdependence of scope, schedule, and cost (with quality at the center) that a project manager must balance.
Scope
Scope defines the work required to deliver a project's product and the boundaries of what is and is not included.
WBS
A WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) is a hierarchical decomposition of the total project scope into manageable work packages.
Critical path
The critical path is the longest sequence of dependent activities that determines the shortest possible project duration.
Gantt chart
A Gantt chart is a bar chart that shows project tasks against a timeline, including durations and dependencies.
Kanban
Kanban is an agile method that visualizes work on a board and limits work in progress to improve flow.
Agile
Agile is an iterative, incremental approach to delivery that values adaptability, collaboration, and frequent feedback.
Predictive
Predictive (waterfall) is a plan-driven methodology that defines scope, schedule, and cost up front and executes in sequential phases.
RACI
A RACI matrix maps stakeholders to responsibilities as Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, or Informed.
Stakeholder
A stakeholder is any person or group with an interest in or influence over a project's outcome.
Change control
Change control is the formal process for requesting, evaluating, approving, and documenting changes to a project.
Risk register
A risk register is a document that records identified risks, their analysis, and planned responses.
Burndown chart
A burndown chart tracks remaining work against time in an agile iteration to show progress toward completion.