Spike tasks | Glossary

Definition:

A task aimed at answering a question or gathering information, rather than at producing shippable product. Sometimes a user story is generated that cannot be well estimated until the development team does some actual work to resolve a technical question or a design problem.

Further Reading:

Book: kanban Maturity Model by Teodora Bozheva, David J. Anderson

 

Pert Charts | Glossary

Definition:

A Pert chart is a project management tool used to schedule, organize, and coordinate tasks within a project. Pert stands for Program Evaluation Review Technique, a methodology developed by the U.S. Navy in the 1950s to manage the Polaris submarine missile program.

Further Reading:

Book: kanban Maturity Model by Teodora Bozheva, David J. Anderson