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What is ROM and how to calculate it (with example)

Rebel’s Guide to PM

A rough order of magnitude estimate is used to give you a very high level view of potential project costs. Ideally, you’d be able to provide a definitive estimate, carefully created from loads of input from subject matter experts and plenty of research on past projects and their budgets. Break the project work into chunks.

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Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) Estimate and How to Calculate It (with example)

Rebel’s Guide to PM

A rough order of magnitude estimate is used to give you a very high level view of potential project costs. Ideally, you’d be able to provide a definitive estimate, carefully created from loads of input from subject matter experts and plenty of research on past projects and their budgets. Break the project work into chunks.

Estimate 460
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125 Project Management Buzzwords

The IIL Blog

Activity An activity is the actual, specific task that must be performed in a project, i.e., the tactical level of work. Agile A flexible and dynamic approach to project management that allows for iterative updates during defined time blocks, which allows for incremental value. Also known as continuous process improvement.

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Project Management Glossary: 200+ Terms PMs Frequently Use

Epicflow Blog

is the description of all activities planned for completing a project. It contains all the details about the tasks a project team has to perform. . Actual Cost . is a final amount of money and resources spent on project completion. Control Costs . Cost Management . Cost Management Plan .

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The Complete Glossary of 614 Project Management Terms

Workamajig

Agile: A project management methodology that focuses on delivering work in an iterative fashion. The agile approach is usually used in software projects where the scope is not always known and adaptability is prioritized. Cost Performance Index (CPI): The ratio of Earned Value (EV) and Actual Cost of a project.

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Project Management Glossary: 200+ Terms PMs Frequently Use

Epicflow Blog

is the description of all activities planned for completing a project. It contains all the details about the tasks a project team has to perform. . Actual Cost . is a final amount of money and resources spent on project completion. Control Costs . Cost Management . Cost Management Plan .