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Team building refers to the various methods and measures applied to create an effective team.

The team building phases according to Tuckman are: Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing, and Adjourning.

Technical debt is a measure of technical untidiness in a project. It can increase complexity and reduce work velocity.

A tender is the formal invitation to submit proposals for a specific sub-task or an entire project. It usually includes a detailed description of the service to be provided, as well as additional requirements such as qualifications and deadlines.

The ten-point plan is a structured method for conflict resolution that unfolds in ten consecutive steps:

1. Recognize the conflict
2. Identify the conflict parties
3. Address the conflict
4. Analyse the conflict
5. Visualise conflict arguments
6. Classify the conflict (level of conflict: emotional or factual?)
7. Shift the conflict from emotional to factual level
8. Structure the conflict
9. Collect, evaluate, select, and implement solution alternatives
10. Use the conflict for new paths

The Theory of Constraints is an approach to improving the efficiency of systems. It identifies bottlenecks that hinder goal achievement and serves as a problem-solving method.

Three Cs stand for card, conversation, and confirmation. They are a model for structuring and communicating requirements in agile projects.

Time expenditure refers to the duration required for a specific task or process. It is expressed in time units such as workdays, months, or hours.

Time interval refers to the temporal value between two organised events. This value can be positive, negative, or equal to zero.

Time-boxed means that certain activities, such as meetings, have a fixed period of time after which the activity ends.

A to-do list is a systematic compilation of tasks or activities to be done in a project or project management. It is used to organise tasks, set priorities, and track progress. To-do lists support efficient work, aid in time planning, and facilitate coordination among team members.

Total costs are the expected total expenses for a project.

Transparency in project management means that all relevant information, decisions, processes, and progress are clear and understandable to all involved stakeholders. The disclosure of information builds trust, reduces or avoids misunderstandings, and improves collaboration within the team and with external partners. Transparency promotes an open communication culture and contributes to the successful implementation of projects. In agile project management, transparency is considered one of the fundamental requirements - efforts are made to create a high level of transparency through specific process steps.

Types of reports is a collective term for different forms and obligations regarding reporting in a project. Reports can be dependent on a specific time or event.