I got a question for Micro master " What is the best project methodology?"
and there was some 3 choices ( TPM(traditional project management, APM Agile Project management , Critical chain Project management ).
I was very surprise about question, because as I knew the project management methodology is a system of practices, Technics,procedures and rules used by organization or by project manager.
For Example when both the scope and deliverable targets are known from the beginning I should choose the (TPM traditional project methodology).
However if the deliverable target are known and the COMPLETELY known it is prefer to use (APM as we will develop the products elaborately until we satisfied a bout the product). (for example developing WEB side ).
There is another one which called hybrid one.
In Summary there is no best or worst methodology, it is depend on project which I have it.
The best project methodology is the one which will enable the project's objectives to be met in the most efficient & effective manner while keeping customers, team members & other key stakeholders engaged & satisfied!
Other than that "apple pie and motherhood" statement, there's no such thing as a "best" methodology. Context counts!
Kiron
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1 reply by Lawrence Lyle, PMP CSSGB ITIL
Dec 12, 2017 11:26 AM
Lawrence Lyle, PMP CSSGB ITIL
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I couldn't have said it better sir :) than Kiron
Larry
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Anish AbrahamPrivacy Program Manager| University of WashingtonAuburn, Wa, United States
Mansour, As per my understanding PMI has developed a globally recognized standard called the Organizational Project Management Maturity Model (OPM3). I guess, It helps to determine best practices, and strengthens the connection between strategic planning and execution. Saving Changes...
Anonymous
First, I think we need to define a methodology
First, there is no such a thing as Traditional Project Management Methodology. Some are using this term and honestly, I do not know what that means. I think the intent is to mean "old" versus the new approaches.
Second, APM - Agile Project Management: what is that? No such a thing either. Agile is not a methodology and nor it is a project management methodology. Again, people here things and copy them without understanding.
Now what is the best methodology - Refer to Kiron Saving Changes...
Mansour, you answered your own question: "in summary there is no best or worst methodology, it is depend on project" Saving Changes...
Kate LynskaTechnical Writer| Cimon.ioKyiv, Ukraine
Mansour,
Unlike you, I can not say that I am very surprised about the question. In IT sphere, at least for developers I have contacted with, this issue is rather ambiguous and causes controversy among a lot of teams members. My colleguages often express diametrically opposing views on the appropriateness of using different methodologies in the work process.
Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, Kanban and more others... On the one hand, you are right, all of them can be successfully used in particular project conditions. But the fact is that these conditions happen with different frequencies. Unfortunately, often (at least in our area of work), all project conditions and requirements are not known in advance, they often change, and their strict fixing at the beginning of development means neglecting the interests of the customer. Therefore, most often a flexible methodology (like Agile) is the most suitable solution.
Because of this, it may appear for somebody that it is the best one. Here the main thing to understand the difference and not to miss, out of habit, the case when the traditional methodology really will be better. Saving Changes...
Lawrence Lyle, PMP CSSGB ITILSenior Project Manager| Dekalb County Government, Decatur GeorgiaNorcross, Ga, United States
Dec 11, 2017 1:52 PM
Replying to Kiron Bondale
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Mansour -
The best project methodology is the one which will enable the project's objectives to be met in the most efficient & effective manner while keeping customers, team members & other key stakeholders engaged & satisfied!
Other than that "apple pie and motherhood" statement, there's no such thing as a "best" methodology. Context counts!
Kiron
I couldn't have said it better sir :) than Kiron
Larry Saving Changes...
Drew CraigSr. Agile & Product Coach| VanguardPhiladelphia, Pa, United States
Best is subjective, based on the particular needs of the project, stakeholders, and organization. In short, it depends :) Saving Changes...
Without a clearly defined project management methodology, those who commission a project, those who manage it and those who work on it will have different ideas about how things should be organized and when the different deliverables of the project will be completed. Those involved will not be clear about how much responsibility, authority and accountability they have and, as a result, there will often be confusion surrounding the project - this is especially true of large projects.
While there are many methodologies, there is no ‘right’ methodology. The best methodology is what makes sense and is most suitable for the project, team and client.
The best approach is for organizations and teams to find the methodology that works best for them and their environment taking into consideration the nature of their project(s). Is it something that is done once and then finished? Then Waterfall or other traditional approaches might work just fine. If it's something that requires regular improvements, then an iterative methodology, like Agile, might be best. And then, you can create your own which can be a mix of more than one or a modification of one. The important thing is that it fits your project types and it fits the way your organization works. Saving Changes...
