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125 Project Management Buzzwords

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Burndown Chart A tool in Agile project management that tracks the work completed and the work remaining to help teams manage progress. Business Analysis A process in which an individual identifies business needs, defines solutions and facilitates change to meet organizational goals. Also known as continuous process improvement.

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Histogram as a Component of Seven Basic Quality Tool

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A specific form of bar chart used to represent the central tendency, dispersion, and pattern of a statistical distribution. We use historical data to identify categories of causes effecting most. Using “Control Quality” we identify causes of poor performance help in improving processes and their work products.

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Total Quality Management (TQM): A Quick Guide

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The recommendation was to use the teachings of engineer and statistician W. It is by systemic analysis, and using that data to improve work processes, that an increase in quality occurs. These tools are often used in Six Sigma as well. The seven tools for TQM are: Check sheet used to collect data in real time.

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How to Conduct Pareto Analysis Using Pareto Charts

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The 80/20 rule, also known as the Pareto Principle, states that 80% of the benefit can be achieved by 20% of the work. The Pareto analysis uses this concept to identify which parts of a project can be done efficiently and which can be avoided. It can be used to decide which problems should be solved first.

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How to Do a Cost Benefits Analysis in Project Management

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Cost-benefit analysis is a tool project managers use to compare various business initiatives and make a financially-sound plan of action. We’ll walk you through these and provide the answers to some frequently asked questions about how to do a cost-benefit analysis. What is the purpose of cost-benefit analysis?

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Unpacking the DMAIC Process for Quality Improvement

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DMAIC, which stands for Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control, is a systematic approach used to identify and solve problems, as well as implement sustainable improvements. By following the DMAIC process, organizations can avoid making emotional or biased decisions, so that improvements are based on reliable data and analysis.

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Excellence in Execution: Developing a Comprehensive Quality Plan

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It may include inspection procedures, statistical process control techniques, employee training, and the use of quality control tools such as Pareto charts, control charts, and fishbone diagrams. This may include training on quality standards, inspection techniques, data analysis, and problem-solving methodologies.