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.
With what i’ve learned soo far, there are different approaches to resolve and tackle project especially the one I will be focusing on here which is the MTD that supplies water.
With the volume of water they handle we can come to a conclusion that it’s a bring project which will require the hybrid approach not just linear but both the linear and iterative approach.
This approaches allows for testing ideas and learning about user requirements.
It provides assurance to sponsors and stake holders from which will help the MTD a lot
It accelerates delivery of project outputs.
As a project manager working with a company like MTD, I would recognize that the events industry is very dynamic and often unpredictable. As such, I would recommend an iterative approach to project management, which would allow for flexibility and adaptability.
As a project manager for MTD, I will adopt the iryeritive approach. This will enable us develop prototype on how to deliver the water. It will also help us get feedback from stakeholders. they’ll have a clear picture of of how intend to deliver on the project (transparency) and also present them the opportunity to make observations for possible adjustment in the scope of the project.
Being a PM for MTD, I would adopt the hybrid approach because it will help with sticking to available budget and maintain execution timelines. This approach will also help with focusing on improvements by allowing iterations. With this approach, teams will be kept motivated by using an approach that fits the team and the project style. Team members are also seen to have the most innovative outcomes through combination of planning, emergence and collaborations.
Akinmoye Segun Wilson cohort 13, team 2
From what I have learned so far on different approaches to tackle a project and with the volume of work to be done on the MTD water project, i will approach the project using Hybrid method, because there is a need to combine both linear and iterative approach which enable us test ideas and have a well structured plan and also accelerate delivery of project output, and also give room for dialogue and feedback.
The consequences of using iterative approach in a project are :
1. It might require a lot of resources due to change in design
2. Feedback from environment is needed to validate business ideas and inform investment decision and planning
3. Responding to change over following a plan
4. Speed of delivery is more important than product completeness.
Implications of applying Agile methods
1.Transparency: Giving visibility to the significant aspect of the process to those responsible for the outcome.
2. Inspection: Timely checks on the progress, forward a sprint goal to the deflect undesirable variances.
3. ADAPTATION
4. Maintain simplicity
5. Customer collaboration over contract negotiations.
As an MTD Project Manager, I would adopt the hybrid approach to deliver the project , that is a combination of both linear and Iterative project approaches.
This will allow me have detailed planning planning , specifications, project, risk mitigation, interaction with both the project team and client for feedbacks, flexibility, prepare to create mini sprint project for unforeseen and uncertain circumstances.
The implementation of the Hybrid approach will be an intelligent approach to addressing the project.
As a project manager for MTD, I would adopt the hybrid approach to project delivery, that is a combination both the linear and Iterative project approaches.
This allows for detailed specifications, project planning, risk mitigation, interaction with both the project team and client for feedbacks, flexibility, prepare to create mini sprint project for unforeseen and uncertain circumstances.
I would advice the use of hybrid approach to managing projects.
As the Project manager walk with the hybrid approach looking at the challenges and the objectives of my company, it allows flexibility and collaboration thereby accelerating the delivery of services and satisfactory feedback from stakeholders.
As the Project manager i wilk go for rhe hybrid approach looking at the challenges and the objectives of my company.it allows flexibility and collaboration thereby accelerating the delievery of services.
Having studied the organization I work with, I would know what works best for them. Organization like MTD is a complex firm which I would take an hybrid approach that present a spectrum methods and practices and an extensive toolkit for me to use when facing the myraid challenges of projects in complex world.
If MTD wanted my advice, I would suggest a hybrid strategy that incorporates features of both iterative and agile approaches. This would enable MTD to reap the benefits of iterative planning and execution while also adopting agile characteristics like flexibility and collaboration. Specifically, I would recommend the following steps:
1. Break down the event planning process into iterative milestones, each focusing on key deliverables or phases of the project.
2. Implement agile practices such as regular sprint planning sessions, daily stand-ups, and retrospective meetings to foster collaboration, adaptability, and continuous improvement.
3. Actively seek feedback from clients and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle, incorporating their input to refine and adjust plans as needed.
4. Continuously monitor project progress, identify risks and issues early, and adapt plans and strategies accordingly to ensure successful event delivery.