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Early Finish Date (EF)

In the critical path method, the earliest possible point in time when the uncompleted portions of a schedule activity can finish based on the schedule network logic, the data date, and any schedule constraints.


Early Start Date (ES)

In the critical path method, the earliest possible point in time when the uncompleted portions of a schedule activity can start based on the schedule network logic, the data date, and any schedule constraints.


Earned Value (EV)

The measure of work performed expressed in terms of the budget authorized for that work.


Earned Value Analysis (EVA)

An analysis method that uses a set of measures associated with scope, schedule, and cost to determine the cost and schedule performance of a project.


Earned Value Management

A methodology that combines scope, schedule, and resource measurements to assess project performance and progress.


Effort

The number of labor units required to complete a schedule activity or work breakdown structure component, often expressed in hours, days, or weeks. Contrast with duration.


Emotional Intelligence

The ability to identify, assess, and manage the personal emotions of oneself and other people, as well as the collective emotions of groups of people.


Enterprise Environmental Factors

Conditions, not under the immediate control of the team, that influence, constrain, or direct the project, program, or portfolio.


Enterprise Environmental Factors (EEF)

Conditions, not under the immediate control of the team, that influence, constrain, or direct the project, program, or portfolio.


Epic

A large, related body of work intended to hierarchically organize a set of requirements and deliver specific business outcomes.



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