Point of Total Assumption (PTA)

The Point of Total Assumption (PTA) is the point above which the seller starts assuming the cost of the contracted work The point of total assumption (PTA) is a point on the cost line of the profit-cost curve determined by the contract elements associated with a fixed price plus incentive-Firm Target (FPI) contract above which the seller effectively bears all the costs of a cost overrun.  In the contract, the buyer agrees […]

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Payback Period, Sunk Cost and Opportunity Cost

The payback period is the length of time required to recover the cost of an investment. Sunk costs are costs that have already been incurred and cannot be recovered. Opportunity cost is the cost of forgoing one option for another Payback Period: The payback period is a financial metric that calculates the time it takes […]

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Cost Benefit Analysis

A Cost Benefit Analysis or benefit/cost analysis is a process of determining the pros and cons of any process, product, or activity or simply whether the benefits of a project or decision outweigh its costs Advantages of CBA Cost-benefit analysis is an effective decision-making tool that relies on data-driven research specific to a problem, considering […]

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Market Structure (based on Competition)

Market structures vary based on the level of competition, ranging from the perfect competition where many buyers and sellers exist to the monopoly where one seller dominates the market. What is Market Structure? Market structure, in economics, refers to how different industries are classified and differentiated based on their degree and nature of competition for […]

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Relative Estimation

Relative Estimation is an Agile Project Management technique used to estimate the size or complexity of a task or project by comparing it to other similar tasks or projects. Rather than providing an exact numerical estimate, relative estimation involves assessing the difficulty of a task or project by comparing it to other tasks or projects […]

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Scrum of Scrum (SoS)

Scrum of Scrums is a technique used to scale Scrum up to large groups (over a dozen people) by dividing the groups into Agile teams of 5-10 Scrum of Scrums aka “Meta Scrum” is a scaled agile framework used to manage large projects that involve multiple teams. It is an extension of the Scrum framework […]

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Project Compliance

Compliance with existing laws, rules, policies, standards, and recommendations constitutes project compliance. It guarantees that the project is executed in accordance with the organisation’s policies and processes, as well as any applicable laws and regulations. Compliance is a Non-negotiable aspect of the project and must be prioritizes as mandtory Project compliance can involve various aspects; […]

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Negotiation

Negotiation is a process of communication between two or more parties with the aim of reaching a mutually beneficial agreement. it involves the exchange of ideas, perspectives, and offers, with the goal of reaching a satisfactory outcome for all parties involved. Regardless of which project management methodology you use, It is a critical skill for […]

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