Root cause The fundamental causal reason for a particular observation rather than a symptom of a phenomenon. 7-S model One widely known model for describing a business. This model characterizes a business in terms of the seven interrelated elements of systems, staff, structure, style, skills, strategy, and shared values. Stage One group of concurrently accomplished tasks, with specified outcomes and deliverables, of the overall product development process. A period of time during which a project team delivers on a previously agreed set of outcomes.
Team works toward the achievement of a number of significant milestones.
A time and activity process map used to track the progress of projects from conceptualization through commercialization. Stakeholder Anyone who has a vested interest in a project, initiative, or venture. The application of statistical methods to analyze data, study, and monitor process capability and performance. The concept of using the tools of statistics to assist in controlling quality of operating processes. Strategy The plans and means to achieve a particular objective.