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implementation tracking

As tasks are completed on time or over time, the number of time units used can accurately display the impact on dependent tasks within the project.

indirect costs

Costs attributed to the cost of doing business. Examples include utilities, office space, and other overhead costs.

inflexible constraints

These constraints have date values associated with them but are very rigid. Constraints that are inflexible require that activities happen on a specific date. Use these constraints very sparingly.

influence diagram

An influence diagram charts out a decision problem. It identifies all of the elements, variables , decisions, and objectives and how each factor may influence another.

informal acceptance

The informal acceptance does not include a sign-off of the completion or even the acknowledgement of the deliverables. An example of the informal acceptance is a project that ends on deadline whether or not the deliverables are finished ”for example, a project to organize and build an application for a tradeshow demo. The tradeshow will happen regardless of the completion of the project.

initiating

This process group begins the project. The business needs are identified, and a product description is created. The project charter is written, and the project manager is selected.

interviewing

Interviewing subject matter experts and project stakeholders is an approach to identify risks on the current project based on the interviewees experience.

integration phase

The phase of the project where the project plan is put into action.

interview questions, closed

These questions must be answered with a yes or no. For example: Have you ever created a batch file before?

interview questions, essay

These questions allow the candidate to tell you information, and they allow you to listen and observe. For example: Why are you interested in working on this project?

interview questions, experience

These questions allow you to see how a candidate has acted in past situations to predict how he may act in future situations that are similar. For example: How did you react when a teammate did not complete a task on a past project and you had to do his work for him to complete your own? How was the situation resolved?

interview questions, reactionary

These questions evolve from the candidate s answers. When you notice a gap or an inconsistency in an answer, use a follow-up question that focuses on the inconsistency without directly calling it a lie. This gives the candidate the opportunity to explain himself better or flounder for an explanation. Reactionary questions also allow you to learn more information that may be helpful on your project. For example: You mentioned you had experienced with Visual Basic. Do you also have a grasp on VBScript?

Invitation for Bid (IFB)

A document from the buyer to the seller that requests the seller provide a price for the procured product or service.

ISO 9000

An international standard that helps organizations follow their own quality procedures. ISO 9000 is not a quality system, but a method of following procedures created by an organization.

IT project management

IT project management is the ability to balance the love and implementation of technology while leading and inspiring your team members .