project management glossary

problem solving

 A systematic process for arriving at a solution.

 Finding ways to overcome or get around obstacles to progress.

problem solving, in negotiating

 Efforts to find agreements that are highly beneficial to both parties.

problem statement

 A definition of the problem to be solved by completing the project.

 Documentation to define the problem; to document the need to find a solution: and to document the overall aim of the sponsor.

problems early warning system

 Some device, process, system or informal personal contacts for alerting the project's management to the possibility of adverse events.

procedure

 A particular way of accomplishing something. A series of steps followed in a regular and definite order. A traditional or established way of doing things.

 A set of prescribed steps for accomplishing a specific activity or task.