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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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Actual Time Expended: The actual time spent on an activity from the Actual Start to the present date. The agile approach is usually used in software projects where the scope is not always known and adaptability is prioritized. While it's mostly used for software projects, it can also be used for non-software projects.

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Project Management Methodologies Review (Part 1)

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They hire you to manage the development of a new CRM software that will help the sales team personalize their communications, track sales data, and determine ideal communication timelines. Event Chain Methodology (ECM). Event chain methodology helps recognize and plan for potential risks that may lie outside the project scope.