Consequences; a result of a particular action or situation, often one which is bad or not convenient. Penalties, cost, significance, values etc.

Acquire: Obtain, get.

Ubiquitous: universal. Every where

Pertain: to be connected with a particular subject, event or situation Prohibitive: high priced

Compliance: obedience

Incumbent: mandatory, obligatory

Culpable: guilty, blameworthy

Manipulation: operation, handling

Integrity: honesty, truth

Hierarchies: orders

Disclosure: expose, leak

Agent: negotiator, go-between

Aspiration: ambition

Unalienable/inalienable: unable to be removed

Vague: unclear

Pursue: follow, chase

Deemed: thought

Tendency: trend, inclination

Perspective: viewpoint

Compensation: recompense, payment, return, reward

Stringency: severity, strictness

Ambiguity: vagueness, uncertainty

Deterring: discouraging

Vulnerable: susceptible, weak, defenseless

Articulating: speaking, pronouncing

Fiduciary: relating to the responsibility to look after someone else's money

Resort: option, resource

Deliberation: discussion

Pertinence: relevance, relatedness

Contemporary: modern, current, fashionable

Defiant: Disobedient

Adored: Worshipped

Inconsolable: Heartbroken

Enchanted: Charmed

Kanban: a card signal

Kanban is Japanese for “visual signal” or “card.” Toyota line-workers used a kanban (i.e., an actual card) to signal steps in their manufacturing process. The system’s highly visual nature allowed teams to communicate more easily on what work needed to be done and when. It also standardized cues and refined processes, which helped to reduce waste and maximize value.

Four Core Kanban PrinciplesUnlike other methods that force fit change from the get-go, Kanban is about evolution, not revolution. It hinges on the fundamental truth that you can’t get where you want to go without first knowing where you are.

Kanban is gaining traction as a way to smoothly implement Agile and Lean management methods in tech and non-tech companies around the world. Throughout this fresh take on Toyota’s manufacturing process, Kanban’s core elements have remained rooted in the principles below. (Note: There are many ways to define Kanban. Our intent in listing the core elements in this manner is not to introduce a new definition but to distill the common principles.)

1. Visualize WorkBy creating a visual model of your work and workflow, you can observe the flow of work moving through your Kanban system. Making the work visible—along with blockers, bottlenecks and queues—instantly leads to increased communication and collaboration.

2. Limit Work in ProcessBy limiting how much unfinished work is in process, you can reduce the time it takes an item to travel through the Kanban system. You can also avoid problems caused by task switching and reduce the need to constantly reprioritize items.

3. Focus on FlowBy using work-in-process (WIP) limits and developing team-driven policies, you can optimize your Kanban system to improve the smooth flow of work, collect metrics to analyze flow, and even get leading indicators of future problems by analyzing the flow of work.

4. Continuous ImprovementOnce your Kanban system is in place, it becomes the cornerstone for a culture of continuous improvement. Teams measure their effectiveness by tracking flow, quality,

throughput, lead times and more. Experiments and analysis can change the system to improve the team’s effectiveness.

Bill of quantitiesFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

A bill of quantities (BOQ) is a document used in tendering in the construction industry in which materials, parts, and labor (and their costs) are itemized. It also (ideally) details the terms and conditions of the construction or repair contract and itemizes all work to enable a contractor to price the work for which he or she is bidding.