GPM Vocabulary Flashcard from Course 1

Front

A project management approach in which project phases overlap and tasks are completed in iterations. Fill in the blank: ________

Back

Agile

Front

An organizational structure with a traditional, top-down reporting hierarchy. Fill in the blank: ________

Back

Classic structure

Front

The phase at the end of a project during which team members' work is celebrated and how the project went is evaluated. Fill in the blank: ________

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Closing

Front

A specific task or outcome. Fill in the blank: ________

Back

Deliverable

Front

Completing the tasks necessary to achieve the project goals. Fill in the blank: ________

Back

Executing

Front

The project phase that is the launchpad for the entire project; project goals, deliverables, resources, budget, and people are identified at this stage. Fill in the blank: ________

Back

Initiation

Front

Refers to phases and tasks that overlap or happen at the same time that other tasks are being worked on. Fill in the blank: ________

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Iterative

Front

A hybrid organizational structure that is like a grid; includes direct higher-ups to report to, as well as stakeholders from other departments or programs. Fill in the blank: ________

Back

Matrix structure

Front

Individual who shepherds projects from start to finish and serves as a guide for their team, using their impeccable organizational and interpersonal skills every step of the way. Fill in the blank: ________

Back

Project manager

Front

People who are interested in and affected by the project's completion and success. Fill in the blank: ________

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Stakeholder