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Object-oriented work breakdown structure

Object-oriented work breakdown structure

The object-oriented approach in a work breakdown structure means that the project is structured based on objects rather than its functions or phases.

Obligo

Obligo

Obligo stands for a commercial liability or payment obligation.

Operational project management

Operational project management

Operational project management is the role of the project manager, where the focus is on adhering to schedules, managing costs, and delivering the required quality. In operational project management, the project manager is also responsible for completing the project to the satisfaction of key stakeholders.

Operationalisation

Operationalisation

Operationalisation means converting a goal into measurable quantities to better track and verify it.

Organisational chart

Organisational chart

An organisational chart is a graphical representation of the hierarchy and relationships between different positions within an organisation, usually in the form of a tree structure. It depicts reporting lines (from bottom to top) and authority (from top to bottom).

Organisational planning

Organisational planning

Organisational planning deals with the development of an efficient structure and process flows for a project. See also project organisation.

Organisational project

Organisational project

An organisational project aims to develop or change administrative structures or processes within a company.

Organisational structure

Organisational structure

The organisational structure represents the structure of a company or project. It defines responsibilities, authorities, and reporting lines, often in the form of an organisational chart.

Outcome goals

Outcome goals

Outcome goals, also known as system goals, project object goals, or task goals, are goals that describe the end state a project should achieve. These can be quality, financial, socio-political, or environmental goals. They contrast with process goals, which focus on the course of the project.

Overhead expense

Overhead expense

Overhead expense are expenses that cannot be directly assigned to a specific project or product. They are distributed proportionally to cost objects or cost centers.

Overlapping

Overlapping

Overlapping is the simultaneous execution of two or more tasks in a work area. This can serve to shorten the duration of a project. However, overlapping different work packages can make it difficult to control individual processes.

Own labour

Own labour

Own labour refers to subtasks or work packages that are realised with the project sponsor's own resources.