Business English Advanced 1

Project Management, Entrepreneurship, Political & Economic Problems

Project Management, Entrepreneurship, Political & Economic Problems


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This flashcard set is designed for university-level students focusing on micro-economics, particularly in business English. It covers essential aspects of project management, including planning, scheduling, and overcoming delays. Key topics include team dynamics, task forces, and the importance of rigorous planning to avoid setbacks. Professionals and students aiming to improve their project management skills and business English will find this set particularly useful for understanding and communicating complex economic concepts effectively.
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Langue
Anglais
Niveau
Université
Créé / Mis à jour
09.03.2017 / 20.11.2020

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project delays

if a project plan cannot be followed as planned, a delay in time means that the further steps have to be postponed

lessons learned

lessons or experiences learned out of prior projects

scope

the size of a project

postponed

to be set back in time, having to start later

deliverables

the product you will have to deliver at the end of a project, the product that is asked for

troubleshoot

to find solutions for problems

task force

a team that is created for a special task

overcome schedule setbacks

to get back to schedule after delays

vast undertaking

a great amount of parts in a project

remain behind schedule

not being able to get back into schedule after delays, staying delayed

projects underways

smaller "under-projects" that are supporting the main cause

project team

a group of people working on a project

approval delays

not getting the needed agreements from government agencies in time

bureaucratic infighting

not agreeing on things in administration terms, having internal fights

lack of alignment

not being able to agree on things in a team, missing agreement

divvying up funds

to distribute budget and money

inattention to proper planning

not paying enough attention to the planning period

rigorous planning

investing a lot of time into the planning period

dispense with

to not paying enough attention, to not caring about

fast-track

to rush through something, getting something done very quickly

stay ahead of the pack

to constantly be better than the majority, to not miss changes

to encompass

to involve, to surround

economic downturn

economic growth is slowing, potential recession

to sidestep risks

to avoid risks

to have an edge on someone

to have an advantage in comparison with someone

to adhere to something

to follow something, to be part of something

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