I'm assuming you are referring to a mix of deterministic and adaptive approaches/practices on a given project?
If so, this is a very normal situation when organizations are undergoing an agile transformation and even afterwards if they have a diverse enough portfolio.
If I have a project where some scope is best delivered in a deterministic manner and the remainder better lends itself to an adaptive approach then I should use a hybrid approach.
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1 reply by Muhammad Usman Iqbal Malik
Sep 10, 2018 1:32 PM
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What I have come accross in R&D project. No matter how short the phase may be and how clear the things may seem to be, deterministic gets transformed into adaptive.
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Joshua RenderProduct Owner| CognizantHarrisville, Ny, United States
The largest used Agile project management style as of earlier this year isn't Scrum, its a hybrid approach of Agile and Waterfall, accounting for over 50% of Agile projects.
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1 reply by Justus N
Sep 04, 2018 2:51 PM
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I have found this to be true in 99% of the projects i have been involved in. They were all a hybrid approach aspect of waterfall upfront but agile in execution and delivery.
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Sergio Luis ConteHelping to create solutions for everyone| Worldwide based OrganizationsBuenos Aires, Argentina
The only thing to survive as project manager is: understanding that this type of things does not exists. An example. In my actual work place we have five different ways to do projects. Some based on agile approach, some based on non-agile approach, etc. The same person is assigned to more than one project using different approaches on the same time. How it does possible? Understanding that project management is one and only one but performing on different environements.
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1 reply by Mayte Mata Sivera
Sep 05, 2018 3:37 PM
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I will survive!
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Justus NScrum Master| BCBSTXArlington, Tx, United States
Sep 04, 2018 1:57 PM
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The largest used Agile project management style as of earlier this year isn't Scrum, its a hybrid approach of Agile and Waterfall, accounting for over 50% of Agile projects.
I have found this to be true in 99% of the projects i have been involved in. They were all a hybrid approach aspect of waterfall upfront but agile in execution and delivery. Saving Changes...
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
I agree, the use of Hybrid models Agile-Traditional Approaches is increasing day by day. It could be due to limitations on both fronts and by using a hybrid model, you can deliver better value to the customer.
For example, the use of Agile in construction projects is limited to certain parts but you can't do so for everything and by combining this with waterfall approach, you will end up with a better outcome. Saving Changes...
Some projects needs multiple frameworks in order to be completed, or are better served by using a hybrid.
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1 reply by Michael Delaney
Sep 05, 2018 8:17 PM
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It is the world we live in that we need to use what ever it taes to get it done.
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Drew CraigSr. Agile & Product Coach| VanguardPhiladelphia, Pa, United States
There are many ways to perform the work. There is no reason to restrict the approach for the sake of 'purity'. Whatever it takes for a successful project using the tools available. I have had numerous success stories using a blended approach.
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1 reply by Joshua Render
Sep 04, 2018 9:43 PM
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That is true agility in my opinion, using what works best to get the best results.
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Joshua RenderProduct Owner| CognizantHarrisville, Ny, United States
Sep 04, 2018 8:57 PM
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There are many ways to perform the work. There is no reason to restrict the approach for the sake of 'purity'. Whatever it takes for a successful project using the tools available. I have had numerous success stories using a blended approach.
That is true agility in my opinion, using what works best to get the best results. Saving Changes...
RAJESH K LProject Manager, PMP| Bharat Electronics, Bengaluru, IndiaBengaluru, Karnataka, India
Nothing much to add. My two cents will be - choice of approach depends essentially on the project outcome and business need blended with current market disruption. You may refer to the 'Suitability Assessment Chart' of PMI AgilePracticeguide. Saving Changes...
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