Put yourself in the role of a project manager collaborating with MTD, an events company.
Considering the difficulties and problems that MTD encounters in their projects, what insights have you gained this week that could offer assistance?
If an iterative approach were employed in organizing an event as a project, what would be the consequences? Similarly, what are the implications of adopting an agile approach? If the company sought your advice, what would you recommend?
Contribute your thoughts and ideas to the discussion.
A lot of factors could affect the MTD’s project, like, changes in clients preference, regulations, weather or even a change in the cost of products or supplies needed for the project. However, early engagement or involvement of stakeholders and customers will help team members to get feedbacks early. It will also help, manage the risks.
Using the iterative approach will help to break the plan into smaller stages which makes adjustments, improvements and even cancelling of the project easier.
Considering the difficulties and problems that MTD encounters in their projects, I gained insights this week that could offer assistance from the concept of VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity) framework which highlights challenges and possible strategic response.
If an iterative approach were employed in organizing an event, the consequences would be working in short cycles, but then this allows for user and stakeholder feedbacks and also early return on investment as the case may be.
Temilade.
Considering the difficulties and problems that MTD encounters in their projects, I gained insights this week that could offer assistance from the concept of VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity) framework which highlights challenges and possible strategic response.
If an iterative approach were employed in organizing an event, the consequences would be working in short cycles, but then this allows for user and stakeholder feedbacks and also early return on investment as the case may be.
My name is Franklin,
I have learned that stakeholder mapping helps you to better understand the interests, commitment and concerns of various stakeholders. Mapping them adequately will help you in developing a project chart that can guide in the effective running of the project. The Agile project method is change-friendly, and each sprint allows you to improve on the lessons learned.
What I’ve learned this week is the importance of early stakeholder engagement, ethical decision making, and managing risk through continuous feedback. An iterative or agile approach would allow MTD to test ideas early, adapt to client changes, and fix issues before the event day. I would advise MTD to use an agile mindset for planning and coordination, while keeping key milestones fixed to maintain control and quality.
Hi my name is Pamela
Putting myself in the role of a project manager working with MTD, an events company, one key insight I gained this week is that events operate in highly uncertain and fast-changing environments. Client expectations can change quickly, suppliers may become unavailable, and external factors such as weather or regulations can disrupt plans, making a rigid project risky.
Using an iterative approach allows event planning to be broken into stages, with regular reviews and improvements to areas like event design and guest experience. An agile approach increases flexibility further by encouraging continuous client involvement and quick responses to change, which is especially useful for creative aspects of events. However, agile methods can be challenging for fixed elements such as venue bookings and supplier contracts.
If MTD sought my advice, I would recommend a hybrid approach, combining structured planning for core elements with iterative or agile methods for more flexible components. This balance helps manage uncertainty while still delivering successful events.
As PM. MTD faces issues with flexibility, stakeholder management, and adapting to changes. Employing an iterative approach in event organization would mean breaking down the project into smaller chunks, allowing for regular feedback and adjustments. This could help MTD be more responsive to client needs and reduce last-minute changes.
The consequences? More manageable risks, better stakeholder engagement, and potentially higher quality events. However, it might require more check-ins and a bit more upfront planning.
An agile approach would take this a step further, emphasizing flexibility, rapid iteration, and continuous improvement. Implications include:
– Faster adaptation to changes
– More client involvement
– Potential for more innovative solutions
If MTD sought my advice, I’d recommend adopting an agile framework like Scrum .Start with iterative planning, prioritize tasks, and have regular check-ins (like daily stand-ups). This would help MTD be more adaptable and responsive to client needs.