Project Management Glossary

Managing Contracts.  Managing contracts involves managing the relationship between the acquirer (buyer) and developer (seller).

Managing Finances.  Managing finances is one of the principal responsibilities of a project manager, who must deliver the acquired product on time and on budget.

Managing People.  Managing people is an important skill in project management, leadership and team building.

Managing Projects.  Managing projects involves project management, which is the process whereby a centralised authority (the project manager) manages project activities to meet the overall project goals and objectives for projects.

Managing Software Projects.  Managing software projects is in many respects similar to project management of any project.

Managing Staff.  Managing staff is an important skill in project management, leadership and team building.

Managing Time.  Managing time encompasses those activities undertaken by project managers and other managers in managing their schedules.

Milestone.  A milestone is a point in the project schedule that is a significant event.

Milestones.  Milestones are points in the project schedule each of which represents a significant event.

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