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What Is Constraint?

October 16, 2007 | Author: PM Hut | Filed under: Project Management Definitions

What Is Constraint? - Constraint is the applicable restriction affecting the performance of the project. Any factor affecting when an activity can be scheduled.

For all Project Management Definitions, check the PMO and Project Management Dictionary by John Filicetti

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