ITPM Chapter 1 Already Graded A+

ITPM Chapter 1 Already Graded A+ Best Practice An optimal way recognized by industry to achieve a stated goal or objective Critical Path The series of activities in a network diagram that determines the earliest completion of the project; it is the longest path through the network diagram and has the least amount of slack or float enterprise project management software Software that integrates information from multiple projects to show the status of active, approved, and future projects across an entire organization ethics A set of principles that guides decision making based on personal values of what is considered right and wrong Gantt chart A standard format for displaying project schedule information by listing project activities and their corresponding start and finish dates in a calendar format leader A person who focuses on long-term goals and big-picture objectives while inspiring people to reach those goals manager A person who deals with the day-to-day details of meeting specific goals program A group of related projects, subprograms, and program activities managed in a coordinated way to obtain benefits and control not available from managing them individually program manager A person who provides leadership and direction for the project managers heading the projects within a program project A temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result project and portfolio management software Software that integrates information from multiple projects to show the status of active, approved, and future projects across an entire organization project management The application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities to meet project requirements Project Management Institute (PMI) An international professional society for project managers project management knowledge areas Project integration management, scope,