Project Management Flashcards

Flashcards for project management terminology.

Project Plan

A document that outlines the scope, goals, timeline, and resources for a project.

Milestones

Key events or deliverables that mark progress in a project.

Stakeholders

Anyone affected by or involved in a project (e.g., clients, team members, sponsors).

Scope

The boundaries of a project—what will and won’t be delivered.

Timeline

The schedule that outlines when project phases or tasks will be completed.

Budget

The financial resources allocated for the project.

Resources

People, time, tools, or materials needed to complete a project.

Deliverables

Tangible or intangible results produced by the project (e.g., reports, features).

Dependencies

Tasks or deliverables that rely on others to be started or completed.

Risks

Potential issues that could impact the project's success.

Risk Mitigation

Steps taken to reduce or manage potential project risks.

Kickoff Meeting

The initial meeting to align teams on goals, roles, and expectations.

Status Report

Regular update on progress, blockers, and next steps.

Gantt Chart

A visual timeline for project tasks and milestones.

Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

A hierarchical breakdown of the project into smaller components.

Change Management

The process of handling changes in scope, priorities, or requirements.

Retrospective

A meeting after project completion (or sprint) to evaluate what went well and what can be improved.

Agile

A flexible project management methodology emphasizing iterative progress.

Scrum

A framework within Agile, using sprints, standups, and defined roles.

Kanban

A visual workflow tool to manage tasks and track progress.

Backlog

A list of tasks or features to be completed, often prioritized.

Sprint

A fixed time period (usually 1–4 weeks) to complete specific work in Agile.