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P

para-communication

Focuses upon the messages communicated by the voice, other than the words said.  It includes the tone of voice (i.e. inflexions), the pace or cadence of speech and the pitch (high or low) of the voice. 

PID

Project Initiation Document (PID) is a set of documents created at the start of a project and used throughout it's lifecycle. The PID can be simple or more detailed. It includes key information such as the project's objectives, it's scope (including activities out of scope), stakeholders, and will often include tasks and a timeline. Depending up on the complexity of the project it may also include critical path analysis.

Psychological driver

A part of Transactional Analysis, drivers describe thought and behavioural patterns that people have learnt to use to get their needs met.