Iterative Approach An iterative approach is a way to build something that involves making prototypes, testing them, and making changes until the desired result is reached. It is often used to make software, but it can be used for any project or process that needs to keep getting better. In an iterative approach, the team creating the…
Iteration Review Iteration Review is a method used in software development, especially in agile methods like Scrum, that looks at how an iteration or sprint is going and what it has accomplished. Usually, the review takes place at the end of the iteration and includes all relevant parties, such as the development team, the product owner, and…
Kanbaan Board A Kanban board is a visual tool used to manage and keep track of work in progress on a project or team. The board is usually divided into columns that show different stages of the workflow, such as “To Do,” “In Progress,” and “Done.” Each task or piece of work is represented by a card…
Kickoff Meeting A kickoff meeting is a meeting that happens at the start of a project or initiative to set the tone, set goals, and get everyone on the same page. Usually, everyone who has an interest in the project, such as the project manager, team members, and clients or customers, attends the meeting. The goal of…
Lag In project management, “lag” is the amount of time that must pass between the end of one activity and the beginning of another activity that is related to the first. Lag is often used to mean a delay or time spent waiting between two activities. It is usually measured in days, hours, or minutes. Depending on…
Last Responsible Moment (LRM) The Last Responsible Moment (LRM) is used in project management and making decisions. It means the latest time that a decision or action can be made or taken without hurting the outcome of a project or the quality of a product or service. The idea behind LRM is to put off making a…
Lead (Lead Time) In project management, lead refers to a relationship between two activities, where the start of one activity depends on the start of another activity. Specifically, lead is the amount of time by which the dependent activity can be advanced, or started earlier than originally planned, to avoid delaying the overall project timeline. Lead time…
Lead Time In project management, lead time is the amount of time it takes to finish a job or project action from the time it is started until it is finished. Lead time covers all the time needed to finish the job, such as filing time, waiting time, and travel time. Lead time is an important measure…
