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100+ Project Management Terms: PM Terminology Explained

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Here’s how EVM can be applied over the course of a project’s duration. Event chain diagram This is a visual way of demonstrating the relationship between events and tasks and how they impact one another. Project plan A formal and approved document outlining the course of the project from start to finish.

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The Complete Glossary of 614 Project Management Terms

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Activity: A distinct, identifiable portion of work done during the course of a project. Authorization Points: Specific points during the course of a project at which the sponsor reviews the business case and approves the project onwards. Event Chain Diagram: A visualization of project events and how they affect each other.