Trends in Project Schedule Management

Flashcards covering key concepts in emerging practices for project schedule management.

What is iterative scheduling in project schedule management?

A method that uses a backlog and a rolling wave planning approach, often seen in agile practices.

What are user stories in Agile project management?

Requirements captured in the form of narratives that describe what users need from the project.

What is a sprint in project management?

A time boxed period of work during which specific user stories are completed.

How does the agile approach differ from predictive scheduling?

The agile approach embraces changes throughout the project, whereas predictive scheduling typically follows a set plan.

What is on-demand scheduling and where is it commonly utilized?

A scheduling method, typically found in a Kanban system, that allows teams to pull work from a backlog as needed.

What is pull-based scheduling?

A process in project management where work is pulled from a backlog based on demand, leveraging the theory of constraints.