project management glossary

talent

 A person's natural aptitude, mental or physical, e.g. creative, artistic, analytical, etc.

target

 A goal to be achieved, a mark to shoot at.

target completion date (tc)

 An imposed date which constrains or otherwise modifies the network analysis.

 A date which contractors strive toward for completion of the activity.

target cost

 A goal set for the final total cost which the project team should aim to keep within.

 See Contract Target Cost and/or Contract Budget Base.

target date

 Date imposed on an activity or project by the user. There are two types: target start dates, and target finish dates.

 The date an activity is desired to be started or completed; accepted as the date generated by the initial CPM schedule operation and resource allocation process.