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The change committee is a decision-making body responsible for changes that affect project goals or have significant impacts on the project. In large projects, it often functions as a subcommittee of a higher board, while in medium-sized projects, the steering committee takes on this role. In small projects, the project manager is usually responsible for changes.

Change management assesses all change requests, initiates, monitors, and documents changes to the project or product.

A change order is a document that controls the implementation of approved changes. It is often integrated into the change request form and contains specific instructions for certain recipients, while it is only informative for others.

A change request is the core document in change management. It contains essential information such as the requester, the project component affected, the reason and justification for the change. It also lists the expected impact on cost, schedule and technology. It may also include comments, the final decision and instructions for implementing the change.

In a chronological representation meetings are documented word for word.

In project management, claim management, also known as subsequent claim management, is responsible for handling claims and entitlements.

Coding is the assignment of a specific code to an object to uniquely identify it. It is distinguished by characters (numeric, alphabetic, alphanumeric) and by purpose (identifying codes, classifying codes).

A combined work breakdown structure combines object-oriented, function-oriented, and / or phase-oriented approaches in the upper levels.

In the Agile Scrum framework, commitment refers to the firm determination of team members to contribute to the successful completion of a project. Strong commitment is critical to achieving goals and overcoming obstacles. The Product Goal represents the commitment to the Product Backlog, the Definition of Done (DoD) represents the commitment to the Increment, and the Sprint Goal represents the commitment to the Sprint Backlog.

A communication matrix contains communication needs and channels within a project. It specifies who should receive which information, how, and how often communication occurs.

Competing goals are in tension with each other: achieving one goal hinders or prevents the achievement of another.

Complementary goals support each other: achieving one goal promotes the achievement of another.

The completion level is a metric indicating the progress of a project in terms of total costs. It is determined at various points in the project and compares the value of completed work with the planned total costs.

Configuration is the set of functional and physical characteristics of a product as described in its technical documentation and realised in the product. Configuration is the detailed and complete compilation and documentation of project results and their systematic updating in the event of project changes.

Configuration accounting is an auxiliary process that registers and archives changes and documents the status.

A configuration audit checks whether the product or project is exactly as it should be according to official documents. This is done at specific times or on special occasions.

Configuration control monitors the implementation of the planned configuration of a product or project and intervenes as required.

Configuration documents are detailed records of the product, containing codes for each unit or part.

Configuration identification, also known as configuration determination, structures the entire product into individual units. These units receive their own codes and markings, and their specific requirements and processes are documented.

Configuration management takes care of the complete recording and documentation of the project results. This documentation is updated when changes are made to the project. It includes both technical and organisational measures

The configuration structure is a detailed breakdown of a product into different units, each individually coded and marked.

Conflict management includes strategies and measures to prevent or resolve conflicts.

The conflict spiral is a series of stages that a conflict goes through during an escalation. These are: misunderstanding, confusion, anger, blame, alienation and hostility.

In the project management industry, contingency, also referred to as reserve, involves additional time, resources, or budget consciously planned for unexpected events or risks in the project. These reserves aim to cushion unforeseen difficulties without jeopardising the entire project plan. They provide flexibility and buffers to respond appropriately to delays, changes, or issues.

The continuous improvement process is a fundamental principle of quality management. It aims to constantly seek solutions to problems in order to continually optimise all areas of the business.

A contract is a legally binding agreement between the parties involved. In project management, these are usually work contracts regulated by specific legal articles.

A contract administrator deals with the design, analysis, conclusion, and changes of contracts. They also considers change and request management and monitor contract execution. They should have versatile expertise.

Contract analysis is a thorough examination of a contract text to provide a basis for coordination between the contracting parties before the contract is concluded.

Contract award management encompasses all processes and activities related to awarding contracts or services to external suppliers or service providers. This includes creating tenders, evaluating offers, contract negotiations, and selecting the best provider. Effective contract award management ensures that the right partners are selected, that budgets and schedules are adhered to and that the quality of the services delivered is guaranteed.

Contract design is the process of coordinating and formulating a contract before its conclusion. Technical, legal, and economic aspects can play a role.

Contract management involves creating, analysing, and revising contracts. It also considers monitoring compliance with contract conditions and is closely linked to change and request management.

A contract network is the totality of all agreements between the project as the client and the operational unit as the contractor. It determines which services are to be provided for the project.

Contract processing refers to all processes necessary for fulfilling and possibly adjusting the contract after its conclusion.

The contractor is the person or organisation contractually obligated to carry out a project.

Contract of sale are agreements that specify the delivery of a particular product or service.

Control charts are visual representations such as charts and tables that show trends and progress for project control.

The core team, also known as the project management team, consists of the main persons responsible for a project, such as the project manager or the sub-project managers. It should not be confused with the project team.

The cost baseline is a visual or tabular overview that shows how the costs of a project are distributed over its term.

A cost center is a specific area within an organisation where costs are incurred.

Cost estimation is the process of estimating the time and resources required for all activities or work packages in a project. This estimate serves as the basis for further planning and control.

Cost management includes the calculation of costs for work packages, activities and the entire project. It serves as the basis for the financing, budget planning and monitoring of projects.

Cost objectives are predefined upper limits for the expenditure of a project and its work packages.

Cost rate refers to the cost per unit, such as per hour or per square meter.

The cost sum curve represents the cumulative costs of a project over time. The cost sum curve is formed by adding up the cost baseline.

Cost trend analysis provides insights into future project costs based on current data.

In the context of project management, the project itself is the main cost unit. However, subtasks / subobjects and work packages usually also act as cost units.

The cost-benefit analysis is a method for evaluating projects or investments in which the expected costs are compared with the expected benefits or profits. The aim is to assess the economic viability and profitability of a project.

In project management, critical often means crucial or important.

The critical chain is a concept that emphasises the ideal sequence and timing of dependent activities to maximise resource utilisation and avoid delays. Buffer times are strategically built in to cope with uncertainties and fluctuations in the project.

The critical path is the sequence of activities in a schedule that determines the longest total duration for project completion. The critical path is characterised by the absence of free buffers between activities. Delays along the critical path lead to a delay in the entire project.

Current status documentation refers to the record of the current state of a project or process.

The customer is the person or organisation that initiates, finances, and accepts the results of a project. In large projects, a steering committee is usually appointed, representing the authorised representatives of the customer.

The customer journey describes the totality of a customer's interactions and touchpoints with a product, service, or company throughout its usage period. In project management, understanding the customer journey helps capture the needs and expectations of customers better and incorporate them into project planning and design.