Projektikavade

Projektikavade is a term used in project management to describe the collection of plans that govern a project. The word combines projekt and kava (plan or schedule) and is used mainly in Estonian-speaking contexts. It denotes a coherent set of documents and artifacts that together define what a project aims to achieve, how it will be done, by whom, and within what constraints.

A projektikavade typically includes multiple layers: a project charter or initiation document, a scope statement and work breakdown structure, a project schedule, and a budget. It also encompasses plans for resources, risk management, quality, communications, procurement, and change management. The combination of these elements provides a reference for decision-making and progress tracking.

The projektikavade is usually produced during the planning phase of the project and is maintained and revised throughout execution and monitoring. It supports governance mechanisms, such as PMO oversight, stage gates, and steering committees. It should be aligned with organizational strategy and other portfolios to ensure coherence across programs.

Variations in the exact composition and naming of kavade can vary by organization and sector. In IT and construction, for example, some structures emphasize risk and change management, while others focus on agile adaptation and scalable planning.

Etymology and usage: kavade is the genitive plural form of kava in Estonian, attached to projekt to form a phrase meaning project plans. In practice, the term may refer to one or several integrated planning documents, depending on organizational conventions.

See also: project management, PMO, project lifecycle, risk management, change management.