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100+ Project Management Terms: PM Terminology Explained

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B – Project Management Terms Backlog Backlog is a term from the Agile methodology Scrum, but is also used across industries to track every single thing that is needed to complete a product in development. A cost benefit analysis will then determine if the project is worth the investment and whether it should be initiated or passed on.

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The Complete Glossary of 614 Project Management Terms

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Approach Analysis : A technique to analyze the various methods that can be used to meet the project's goals. Approach Analysis is used during the Planning phase of each project. Critical Path Method: Also called Critical Path Analysis, CPM is an algorithm for scheduling project activities. Else, the project has a budget deficit.