Scope Creep
Also known as feature creep, the continuous addition of new features to a product, often beyond the original scope, leading to project delays and resource strain.
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“project risk”
Pilot
A preliminary version of a project or system used to test and validate its feasibility before full-scale implementation.
Stakeholder Management
The systematic identification, analysis, planning, and implementation of actions designed to engage and influence stakeholders in a project.
Swiss Cheese Model
A risk management model that illustrates how multiple layers of defense (like slices of Swiss cheese) can prevent failures, despite each layer having its own weaknesses.
Program Management
The process of managing multiple related projects in a coordinated way to achieve strategic business objectives.
Escalation of Commitment
A cognitive bias where individuals or organizations continue to invest in a failing project or decision due to the amount of resources already committed.
SDLC
Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is a process for planning, creating, testing, and deploying an information system.
Placing Bets
A strategic approach where multiple potential solutions are tested to identify the most promising one.
Project Manager
A professional responsible for planning, executing, and closing projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and on budget.