4.5.6 Glossary (Deliverable - Epic)

Focusing on project outputs, specific frameworks, performance measurement, and requirement types.

  • Deliverable: Unique, verifiable project output. Practical Context: The tangible results produced by the project.
  • Disciplined Agile (DA): Hybrid agile framework providing contextual choices. Practical Context: Process decision framework offering choices based on context.
  • DSDM (Dynamic Systems Development Method): Agile framework emphasizing fixed time/cost and prioritized scope. Practical Context: Example of an agile method with specific constraints.
  • Earned Value Management (EVM): Performance measurement integrating scope, schedule, cost. Practical Context: Provides objective data on project health, often used in predictive/hybrid environments.
  • Emotional Intelligence (EI): Ability to perceive, understand, manage emotions. Practical Context: Crucial for leadership, communication, stakeholder management.
  • EMV (Expected Monetary Value): Risk quantification technique (Probability x $ Impact). Practical Context: Helps prioritize risks based on potential financial impact.
  • Enterprise Scrum: Applying Scrum principles at an organizational level. Practical Context: Example of scaling agile concepts beyond single teams.
  • Epic: Large user story/feature. Practical Context: High-level requirement broken down into smaller stories.