How difficult it is to apply PMP Process to project done by a weak Matrix Organization?
Mudassar KhanProgram (Project )Manager| Woodward Canada IncPeterborough, ON, Canada
How difficult it is to apply all the pmp process to a project being done by a weak matrix organization ??
What are the bottlenecks of this process?? Saving Changes...
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
The bottlenecks in such situation is more political rather than technical. Applying the PMP Processes might not be as much of an issue but the issue will be how to apply them properly and without any conflict because the major bottleneck you'll have is Communication.
Hope this helps.
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1 reply by Mudassar Khan
Oct 30, 2016 9:37 AM
Mudassar Khan
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NOHELY COLINALider de Proyecto| PETROPIARLecheria, Anzoategui, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)
It not should be difficult depend on how you manage communication on that organization.
Bottlenecks? probably on human resourses allocation and negotiation.
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2 replies by Mudassar Khan and NOHELY COLINA
Oct 30, 2016 9:42 AM
Mudassar Khan
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Thank you Nohely Colina, how should the project manager operate so that the project success does not suffer because of resources allocations and negotiations ?
Oct 30, 2016 10:55 PM
NOHELY COLINA
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Actually I work for a weak matrix organization as Project Cordinator, what I could recommend on that : 1) first at all use a Portafolio ranked by Project Business Value (If you can use economical values it is best!) 2) negotiation for resources must be pre-compromising results. 3) Efficient Planning and Proactive Risk Management based both on Lesson Learned 4) Be prepared for disadvantages of weak matrix organizations on each negotiation, prepare your case as a best Lawyer!
The bottleneck will be with the organisation, getting ressources, etc. Within the project PMBOK should not be a problem.
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1 reply by Mudassar Khan
Oct 30, 2016 9:39 AM
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Thank you Vincent for your valued input :)
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Sergio Luis ConteHelping to create solutions for everyone| Worldwide based OrganizationsBuenos Aires, Argentina
Is the same no matter the type of organization. I will assume that you are talking about project management process as defined inside the PMBOK. So, the grade of complexity is the same including projectized structures. The type of organization is not a meassure for that while inside the PMBOK I think is a good explanation about what you will face depending on the type of organization. But it is an academic explanation only and mainly focused on project manager power.
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1 reply by Anupam
Oct 30, 2016 12:20 AM
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I agree with Sergio. The grade of complexity is the same.
For a project manager, it might not be easy to effectively apply all tailored processes to the project in a weak matrix structure since a project manager has limited power to decide on any project issues, resources etc... Even though a project manager is considered to be a good leader of the team, the power given to him is too limited to demonstrate such a leadership. So IMHO, a weak matrix might be one of major constraints during project life cycle.
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1 reply by Mudassar Khan
Oct 30, 2016 9:40 AM
Mudassar Khan
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Thank you for your response, but what does a project manager deal with this situation to make his project a success and achieve KPI's ?
Is the same no matter the type of organization. I will assume that you are talking about project management process as defined inside the PMBOK. So, the grade of complexity is the same including projectized structures. The type of organization is not a meassure for that while inside the PMBOK I think is a good explanation about what you will face depending on the type of organization. But it is an academic explanation only and mainly focused on project manager power.
I agree with Sergio. The grade of complexity is the same. Saving Changes...
Mudassar KhanProgram (Project )Manager| Woodward Canada IncPeterborough, ON, Canada
Oct 29, 2016 12:16 PM
Replying to Rami Kaibni
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The bottlenecks in such situation is more political rather than technical. Applying the PMP Processes might not be as much of an issue but the issue will be how to apply them properly and without any conflict because the major bottleneck you'll have is Communication.
Hope this helps.
Thank you for your valued input :) Saving Changes...
Mudassar KhanProgram (Project )Manager| Woodward Canada IncPeterborough, ON, Canada
Oct 29, 2016 2:43 PM
Replying to Vincent Guerard
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The bottleneck will be with the organisation, getting ressources, etc. Within the project PMBOK should not be a problem.
Thank you Vincent for your valued input :) Saving Changes...
Mudassar KhanProgram (Project )Manager| Woodward Canada IncPeterborough, ON, Canada
Oct 29, 2016 8:31 PM
Replying to Sungjoon Park
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For a project manager, it might not be easy to effectively apply all tailored processes to the project in a weak matrix structure since a project manager has limited power to decide on any project issues, resources etc... Even though a project manager is considered to be a good leader of the team, the power given to him is too limited to demonstrate such a leadership. So IMHO, a weak matrix might be one of major constraints during project life cycle.
Thank you for your response, but what does a project manager deal with this situation to make his project a success and achieve KPI's ? Saving Changes...
Mudassar KhanProgram (Project )Manager| Woodward Canada IncPeterborough, ON, Canada
Oct 29, 2016 2:30 PM
Replying to NOHELY COLINA
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It not should be difficult depend on how you manage communication on that organization.
Bottlenecks? probably on human resourses allocation and negotiation.
Thank you Nohely Colina, how should the project manager operate so that the project success does not suffer because of resources allocations and negotiations ? Saving Changes...
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