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Lag

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A modification of a logical relationship which directs a delay in the successor task. For example,
in a finish-to-start dependency with a 10-day lag, the successor activity cannot
start until 10 days after the predecessor has finished.
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Scope Change

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Any change to the project scope. A scope change almost always requires an adjustment
to the project cost or schedule
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Project Team

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The people who report either directly or indirectly to the project
manager
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Path Convergence

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In mathematical analysis, the tendency of parallel paths of approximately
equal duration to delay the completion of the milestone where they meet.
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Project Management Professional

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An individual certified as such by the Project Management
Institute.
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Request for Proposal

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A type of bid document used to solicit proposals from prospective
sellers of products or services. In some application areas it may have a narrower
or more specific meaning.
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Request for Quotation

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Generally, this term is equivalent to request for proposal. However,
in some application areas it may have a narrower or more specific meaning.
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Invitation for Bid

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Generally, this term is equivalent to request for proposal. However, in
some application areas it may have a narrower or more specific meaning.
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Activity

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An element of work performed during the course of a project. An activity normally
has an expected duration, an expected cost, and expected resource requirements.
Activities are often subdivided into tasks.
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Lead

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A modification of a logical relationship which allows an acceleration of the successor
task. For example, in a finish-to-start dependency with a 10-day lead, the successor
activity can start 10 days before the predecessor has finished. See also lag.
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