Project Management Terminology Starting with “T” – Easy Guide - Part 2

Understand project management terminology starting with “T” including task, teamwork, top-down estimating and total float.

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Project Management Terminology Starting with “T” – Easy Guide - Part 2
Project Management Terminology Starting with “T” – Easy Guide - Part 2

21. Technical Query (TQ)

Definition:
Formal request for clarification on drawings/specs.

Simple Meaning:
Drawing me doubt poochna.

Example:
Nozzle orientation doubt → TQ raised.


22. Training

Definition:
Teaching team to perform tasks correctly.

Simple Meaning:
Team ko sikhana.

Example:
Operator training for descaling system.


23. Team

Definition:
Group of people working on the project.

Simple Meaning:
Project ki working team.

Example:
Engineer + supervisor + technicians.


24. Team Leader

Definition:
Person guiding and supervising team work.

Simple Meaning:
Team ka leader.

Example:
Site engineer as team leader.


25. Toolbox Talk

Definition:
Short safety meeting before work.

Simple Meaning:
Kaam se pehle safety briefing.

Example:
Daily morning safety meeting.


26. Task Efficiency

Definition:
Effectiveness of completing tasks with minimum resources.

Simple Meaning:
Kam time me better kaam.

Example:
2 workers completed work faster than planned.


27. Tracking Gantt Chart

Definition:
A chart showing planned vs actual progress.

Simple Meaning:
Plan vs actual comparison chart.

Example:
Primavera Gantt chart with progress.


28. Technical Review

Definition:
Evaluation of technical design or work.

Simple Meaning:
Technical check.

Example:
Pump selection design review.


29. Transfer of Responsibility

Definition:
Handover of project control to another team.

Simple Meaning:
Responsibility handover.

Example:
Project team to operation team handover.


30. Termination

Definition:
Ending a project before completion.

Simple Meaning:
Project band kar dena.

Example:
Project stopped due to budget issue.


31. Trade-off

Definition:
Balancing between cost, time, and scope.

Simple Meaning:
Ek cheez ke liye dusri sacrifice karna.

Example:
Fast completion ke liye extra cost accept karna.


32. Trend Analysis

Definition:
Analyzing past performance to predict future.

Simple Meaning:
Past data dekh ke future plan karna.

Example:
Weekly progress trend analysis.


33. Trigger

Definition:
An event that activates a risk response.

Simple Meaning:
Signal jisse action start ho.

Example:
Rain start → foundation protection plan activate.


34. Tolerance Limit

Definition:
Maximum acceptable variation.

Simple Meaning:
Limit jiske baad unacceptable.

Example:
Alignment deviation limit.


35. Task Breakdown

Definition:
Dividing work into smaller manageable tasks.

Simple Meaning:
Kaam ko chhote parts me todna.

Example:
Pump installation → base plate → alignment → piping → testing.


36. Total Quality Management (TQM)

Definition:
Continuous improvement approach focused on quality.

Simple Meaning:
Har stage me quality improvement.

Example:
Zero defect philosophy in erection.


37. Task Scheduling

Definition:
Assigning start and finish time to tasks.

Simple Meaning:
Kaam ka timing fix karna.

Example:
Daily work planning.


38. Technical Documentation

Definition:
All technical documents related to project.

Simple Meaning:
Project ke technical papers.

Example:
Drawings, manuals, datasheets.


39. Tracking System

Definition:
System used to monitor project progress.

Simple Meaning:
Progress monitor karne ka system.

Example:
Daily progress Excel or Primavera.


40. Time Constraint

Definition:
Limit on available project time.

Simple Meaning:
Time ki limit.

Example:
Shutdown period only 7 days available.

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Suraj Manikpuri Mechanical Engineer and Project Management Professional, Six Sigma & NDT certified with 15+ years of experience in steel plant and heavy industrial projects. Currently working as a Projects Manager, specializing in mechanical equipment erection, commissioning, and project execution. Skilled in Primavera P6 project planning, QA/QC systems, and site coordination, with a strong track record of delivering projects safely, efficiently, and on schedule.