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.
As a project manager working with MTD events I will highly recommend iterative approach because of the flexibility,it allows for the adaptability to new information and changing needs that arise during planning process
As the project manager for the MTD event, the implication of taking an iterative approach is that an iterative approach is a 2-weeks approach which would not be Anouilh for the kind of project the MTD organization is embacking on. The agile approach gives more room to carry out the project as one phase needs to be completed before another phase can commence as this is a huge project.
My advise to the company would be to use the ignite method in achieving the company’s goal.
In my own opinion, and as a project manager handling the MTD event, considering the ambiguity and complexity involved, I think I will start with the linear approach where we prepare in advance by definition and then deployments. In a case where the project began to become unpredictable, we then combine the iterative approach where feedbacks gotten can be used to decide whether a project is viable to carry.
Implications of taking an iterative approach are;
1)The environment business strategy and projects scope are likely to change.
2)Feedback from the environment (e.g users of customers) is needed to validate business ideas and inform investment decisions and planning.
3) speed of delivery is more important than product completeness.
4) completed work is more important to sponsors and the organization than project plans and reports.
As a project manager collaborating with MTD an event company. i think one should first start with iterative project since linear is just like skiin jumping,it is stable.Giving feed back and building the right solution and an agile approach will be used for big projects.
Event Planning could come with its own complexity and ambiguity, the case of MTD company would require the project manager to be pragmatic, the event could start as a linear project but the manager should be quick to introduce iterative processes where it is considered necessary towards ensuring that the required feedback is received timely and the success of the event is delivered as scheduled.
In my own opinion and from my understanding in the module, Both linear and iterative approach have it high point and non could be said to be better. it all depends on the kind of projects. some project may require you to use either of the approach. However, iterative is more iteractive and give a sense of relief on the success level of the project at a every giving point
In my own opinion I believe every company should at first utilize the iterative approach because user feedback should never be underestimated. After a few testing months corrections can be made and a clear vision can be created, but still regular feedbacks should be collected to see how well they are satisfying their users.
An agile approach will be used when big programs come up and I advice it be used occasionally so that it’s not new to the project team.
As the project manager for the MTD event, I can tell you that there could be a number of benefits from using an iterative method to plan the event, such as increased stakeholder engagement, flexibility, and ongoing development. MTD can react swiftly to shifting demands or market circumstances thanks to agile approaches, which lowers the possibility of delays or interruptions.
focus on delivering value incrementally. MTD could use techniques like Scrum to organize their work and prioritize tasks effectively.
Obvious Implications:
Increased Client Satisfaction: By involving clients throughout the project and delivering incremental value, MTD can ensure that the final event meets or exceeds their expectations.
Faster Response to Changes: Agile methodologies enable MTD to respond quickly to changing requirements or market conditions, reducing the risk of delays or disruptions.
Continuous Improvement: Through regular retrospectives and feedback loops, MTD can identify areas for improvement and make adjustments accordingly.
Consequently, based on the challenges and opportunities presented, my advice to MTD would be to adopt a hybrid approach that combines elements of iterative and agile methodologies
Event Planning could come with its own complexity and ambiguity, the case of MTD company would require the project manager to be pragmatic, the event could start as a linear project but the manager should be quick to introduce iterative processes where it is considered necessary towards ensuring that the required feedback is received timely and the success of the event is delivered as scheduled.