Project Management - The process of planning, organising, motivating, and controlling resources to achieve a specific (project) goal. Post-project - Wrapping-up the implementation of all project activities. The final stage of the Project Cycle. Procurement - The purchasing of goods or services from an external source based on a clearly defined process or set of rules. Results Framework - A graphic summary (usually in a table format - see Annex 10) of the strategy to achieve a specific project goal, based on the link between defined activities, outputs, outcomes and the goal. Risk(s) - A problem or issue that may occur during implementation, which if not addressed, may negatively impact on the project and make it difficult or impossible to achieve the identified outcomes. Risk Matrix - A table in which: project risks are identified; the result / impact of the risk on the project is summarised; and a strategy to minimise or avoid each risk is developed. Scope Creep - Where a project’s activities change in an unstructured manner over the course of implementation without ensuring that the changes are logically linked with, and contribute to, achieving the project’s outcomes and goal. Sequencing - Ordering of activities or adviser / staff inputs in a logical and chronological manner so that those inputs which need to be completed before other activities can be started, are undertaken and completed first. - Stakeholders An individual or group indirectly working with, benefiting from, or interested / concerned in a project or activity. - Sustainability The continuation of benefits (outcomes / change) flowing from a project or activity following the completion of assistance. - Terms of Reference The defined purpose, structure, responsibilities (inputs or specifications), outputs, and outcomes, for a task / activity / project. - Theory of Change All the building blocks required to bring about a given long-term goal. This includes the definition of the projects outcomes, outputs, activities, and inputs; how these Elements of a Project interrelate to support the project’s goal; and how the project approach will enable the project’s goal to be achieved. - Transparency Is a: “Characteristic of governments, companies, organisations and individuals of being open in the clear disclosure of information, rules, plans, processes and actions.” This definition is equally appropriate to projects and project managers. - Value for Money Relates to the process of balancing the cost of purchasing a service or product with: its quality;
Project Management - The process of planning, organising, motivating, and controlling resources to achieve a specific (project) goal. Post-project - Wrapping-up the implementation of all project activities. The final stage of the Project Cycle. Procurement - The purchasing of goods or services from an external source based on a clearly defined process or set of rules. Results Framework - A graphic summary (usually in a table format - see Annex 10) of the strategy to achieve a specific project goal, based on the link between defined activities, outputs, outcomes and the goal. Risk(s) - A problem or issue that may occur during implementation, which if not addressed, may negatively impact on the project and make it difficult or impossible to achieve the identified outcomes. Risk Matrix - A table in which: project risks are identified; the result / impact of the risk on the project is summarised; and a strategy to minimise or avoid each risk is developed. Scope Creep - Where a project’s activities change in an unstructured manner over the course of implementation without ensuring that the changes are logically linked with, and contribute to, achieving the project’s outcomes and goal. Sequencing - Ordering of activities or adviser / staff inputs in a logical and chronological manner so that those inputs which need to be completed before other activities can be started, are undertaken and completed first. Stakeholders - An individual or group indirectly working with, benefiting from, or interested / concerned in a project or activity. Sustainability - The continuation of benefits (outcomes / change) flowing from a project or activity following the completion of assistance. Terms of Reference - The defined purpose, structure, responsibilities (inputs or specifications), outputs, and outcomes, for a task / activity / project. Theory of Change - All the building blocks required to bring about a given long-term goal. This includes the definition of the projects outcomes, outputs, activities, and inputs; how these Elements of a Project interrelate to support the project’s goal; and how the project approach will enable the project’s goal to be achieved. Transparency - Is a: “Characteristic of governments, companies, organisations and individuals of being open in the clear disclosure of information, rules, plans, processes and actions.” This definition is equally appropriate to projects and project managers. Value for Money - Relates to the process of balancing the cost of purchasing a service or product with: its quality;
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