Unit 3

Palabra

Definición

Ejemplo

allocate resources

to use something for a particular purpose, give something to a particular person etc, especially after an official decision has been made

It's always difficult to allocate resources – skilled staff are in short supply.

be back on track 

to be likely to achieve the result you want

We fell behind schedule but we managed to catch up last week and we're back on track now.

benefit

if you benefit from something, or it benefits you, it gives you an advantage, improves your life, or helps you in some way

Companies like Timberland also benefit from the projects.

budget 

the money that is available to an organization or person, or a plan of how it will be spent

She has to manage a budget to make sure we don't overspend.

catch up 

to improve and reach the same standard as other people in your class, group etc

We fell behind schedule, but we managed to catch up.

costings 

the process of calculating the cost of a future activity or product, or the calculation itself

I've agreed the approximate equipment costings with finance.

deadline 

a date or time by which you have to do or complete something

I'd like to get an update on the project and all the deadlines.

delay

when something does not happen or start when it should do

We didn't expect any delays but they occurred and now the project is behind schedule.

delegate

to give part of your power or work to someone in a lower position than you

I try as much as possible to delegate tasks to others.

equipment

the tools, machines etc that you need to do a particular job or activity

Has the new equipment arrived yet?

fall behind schedule 

to fail to finish work on time

The project is falling behind schedule.

feedback 

advice or criticism about how well you are doing your job and what you could do to improve. Managersusually give feedback to their employees

I've already received everyone's feedback.

finish ahead of schedule 

earlier than planned or arranged

We did some tasks earlier than planned and we might even finish ahead of schedule.

get on with (a task)

to cope with; deal with

I try as much as possible to delegate tasks and trust people to get on with them.

get updates

to learn the most recent information about something

I get updates from the team every two days.

go according to plan 

in a way that agrees with a system or plan, or obeys a set of rules

I'm very happy with the project – so far, things are going according to plan.

in time 

early or at the appointed time

If we leave now, we'll be there in time for the meeting.

meet the deadline 

to finish something at the time it is meant to be finished

The project manager needs to get the project back on track so we can meet the deadline.

milestone

a very important event in the development of something

We have team meetings every week to make sure we complete each milestone by its deadline.

objective 

something that you are trying hard to achieve, especially in business or politics

Our main objective is to offer our expertise world wide.

on time 

at the correct time or the time that was arranged

I have to be at work at 9 a.m. and I always arrive on time.

order 

to ask for goods or services to be supplied

Have you ordered the new stationery?

planning 

the process of thinking about and deciding on a plan for achieving or making something

Having a Plan B is important for project planning.

postpone

to change the date or time of a planned event or action to a later one

I postponed my holiday until we completed the project.

progress 

the process of getting better at doing something, or getting closer to finishing or achieving something

I feel we are making progress on the project.

project manager 

a person or organization responsible for a particular piece of work that will create something new or improve a situation

The project manager needs to make sure we meet all the deadlines.

project team 

a temporary team created to deliver a project

She gets updates from her project team every day.

reminder 

something, for example a letter, that reminds you to do something which you might have forgotten

I've emailed them a reminder about next week's delivery.

resources 

something such as a book, film, or picture used by teachers or students to provide information

We only have a limited amount of resources for the project.

review 

to examine, consider, and judge a situation or process carefully in order to see if changes are necessary

Let's meet again in two weeks to review progress.

rewarding 

making you feel happy and satisfied because you feel you are doing something useful or important, even if you do not earn much money

She finds working on this project very rewarding as she is learning new skills.

scenario planning 

think about what might happen

Scenario planning means a company has both a plan A and a plan B.

schedule 

a list that shows the times that buses, trains etc leave or arrive at a particular place

We discuss the schedule at our team meetings.

stay within budget

not using more money than planned

I have managed to stay within budget, but only just!

teamwork 

when a group of people work effectively together

Teamwork is essential when working on a large project.

update 

the most recent news or information about something

We need regular updates on the project.

volunteer project 

a project people work willingly without being paid

She's managing a volunteer project to redecorate a community centre in Chicago.