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100+ Project Management Terms: PM Terminology Explained

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Agile A methodology for project and product management, typically used to deliver software projects in an iterative way with short bursts of work called “sprints” Though initially designed as a process for IT and engineering projects, it has since been successfully applied to other industries like marketing.

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The Complete Glossary of 614 Project Management Terms

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EVM is a core skill for project managers and is widely deployed in projects across industries. Effort estimates are based on historical project data, industry standards, and past resource performance. Enhancement, Management, and Upgrade (EMU): A way to categorize projects, especially in the IT industry.