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🎯 Quick Reference: Classifying the Work
| Question Asked | Answer |
|---|
| Temporary, unique result? | Project |
| Ongoing, repeatable output? | Operations |
| Related projects coordinated for shared benefit? | Program |
| Grouped for strategic alignment, not necessarily related? | Portfolio |
🎯 Quick Reference: Predictive vs. Adaptive
| Predictive | Adaptive |
|---|
| Planning happens | Mostly up front | Every iteration |
| Change is | Controlled against baseline | Expected input |
| Primary artifact | WBS, schedule baseline | Product backlog |
| Tracking method | % complete vs. baseline | Burndown/burnup of delivered work |
🎯 Quick Reference: BA Role Titles
| Title | Owns |
|---|
| Process owner | A process's design and outcomes |
| Process manager | Day-to-day process execution |
| Product manager | Product strategy and lifecycle |
| Product owner | Backlog prioritization for value |
🎯 Quick Reference: Adaptive Frameworks
| Framework | Signature Feature |
|---|
| Scrum | Fixed sprints, defined roles and ceremonies |
| Kanban | Continuous flow, WIP limits, no fixed iteration |
| XP | Engineering practices (pairing, TDD, CI) |
| SAFe | Multi-team scaling and synchronization |
🎯 Quick Reference: EVM Formulas
| Formula | Calculation | Positive = |
|---|
| Schedule Variance (SV) | EV − PV | Ahead of schedule |
| Cost Variance (CV) | EV − AC | Under budget |
Remember: "Same EV, different comparison — PV for time, AC for money."