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…
Lead Time Chart A lead time chart, which is also called a lead time histogram or a lead time distribution chart, is a graph that shows how long it takes to finish a task or project from beginning to end. It’s a useful tool for managing projects because it lets you keep track of how things are…
Cross-Cultural Communication Cross-cultural conversation is when two or more people or groups from different cultures talk to each other. To communicate well across cultures, you need to understand and be sensitive to differences in language, habits, values, and views, as well as other things. Here are some important things to think about when communicating across cultures: Cultural…
Gulf of Execution and Evaluation In human-computer interaction and usability engineering, the Gulf of Execution and Evaluation is the difference between what a person wants to do with a system and what the system actually lets them do. The Gulf of Execution is a term for how hard it can be for a person to get a…
Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Motivations Intrinsic motivation comes from within and extrinsic motivation comes from outside. Both types of motivation can change our actions and push us to reach our goals. The cause of motivation is the main difference between internal and external drive. Intrinsic motivation comes from inside a person and is driven by things like personal…
In the context of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) 7th edition, the term “Theory of Needs” refers to David McClelland’s psychology theory that delves into the three main needs that influence human behavior at work: Affiliation, Power, and Achievement. Â Â Achievement Need: Â Â Â – Description: This need is associated with the personal drive to…
Theory X, Theory Y, and Theory Z Assumptions on employee conduct in the workplace are at the heart of three distinct management theories. These theories are X, Y, and Z. Douglas McGregor and William Ouchi popularized these theories, which offer different perspectives on how managers see and inspire their people. The seventh edition of the Project Management…
Managing Change in Organizations Managing change in organizations means making plans, putting them into action, and keeping track of how they affect a company’s structure, methods, culture, or goals. Change can be caused by things inside or outside the company, like new technology, pressure from competitors, market trends, mergers and acquisitions, or changes in the law. The…
