project management glossary

pareto diagram

 A histogram, ordered by frequency of occurrence, that shows how many results were generated by each identified cause.

 A graph, particularly popular in non-technical projects, to prioritize the few change areas (often 20 percent of the total) that cause most quality deviations (often 80 percent of the total).

part

 A single piece not subject to disassembly without destruction or impairment of use, such as resistors, transistors, relays, or gears. Level 7, the lowest level, in the system hierarchy.

participant

 Anyone who has a direct part or share in a project.

 See also Stakeholder, Constituents.

participants

 Those working on, or contributing to, a project.

participation

 Taking an active part.