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.
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As a project manager in MTD, the ma. if any problem is encountered in the process of doing this, first we have to consider what is causing the problem before deciding on which method will be used in solving it.
If the iterative method is used, it will help determine the outcome of the method during the testing method before applying it.
As a Project manager at MTD, the first thing to do will be to have a meeting with the staff members involved in the project, identify the problems the company is facing and proffer solutions using different methodologies -which are a combination of both the linear and iterative methods. I will combine these methods because of the unpredictable and various challenges that may surface during the project. With these methods, different set of tools and techniques will be used to solve the problems at MTD.
If I decide to use the iterative methodology for this project, the process will be faster because most of the work will be done all at once in a shorter period of time which is between 2 to 4 weeks duration. In this period, we will engage in planning meeting, two week sprint, mini review and sprint again.
The consequences of adopting the agile method is that risks can be managed, making it less riskier. Also, there will be more customer interaction, making it a win, win for both those working on the projects and the customers. There will be a better team work experience because the team members will be involved in the decision making process.
Okiemute Iko-ojo Ojogbane
Cohort 17, Team 8
Applying what I have learnt.
As a Project Manager for MTD, having a vast understanding of the various complex situations under which the organization had dispensed its services in the past would be a veritable source of knowledge pool from which other future engagements with clients would be based.
From last week’s study, I have learnt that most projects do not present easy circumstances for the application of a linear approach.
In a linear method of project management, it is assumed that there is the availability of good information and the understanding of the project goal, it’s solution as well as the outcome from onset in addition to the fact that the scope of the project won’t change significantly.
Giving this situation and the obvious opposing circumstances faced by MTD, it is clear that MTD is always faced with dynamic challenges and uncertainties that negate the application of only a linear approach. For example, how to quickly handle unexpected change or surge in the number of expected users different from the initially presented figure on which budget and planning had been based upon before deployment to site.
For this reason, I would engage a hybrid approach that utilize both the linear and the iterative methods to managing the different aspects of project surprises.
Taking an iterative approach to setting up an event as a project would allow for better interaction and feedback from the client. This frequent information flow would help project team focus on the immediate and important needs of the client thus facilitating better understanding of the entire project objective in bits form to allow for more deliverables within the shortest time possible. These are parts of the implications for an agile approach.
Notably, an agile approach allows for frequent refinement of user requirements, accelerated delivery of projects output, promotes visibility and sense of responsibility towards meeting client’s event needs as well as assuring project sponsors of accountability.
My honest advice to the company would be to always deploy the use of hybrid method to ensure flexibility in dealing with different clients. This would help to address the unique complexity, volatility, uncertainty and ambiguity different event projects may present.
Emmanuel Olusegun Omotere
Team 4
Cohort 17
Insights I have gained that would assist MTD in addressing their challenges are, knowledge of who are key stakeholders, being alert on potential risks and possible solutions, as a project manager, changes are inevitable hence preparedness for unexpected last minute requests is a must. Also attention to detail ensures client satisfaction and error management
Employing iterative approach reduces risks as there is earlier problem detection, there is room to make changes as the project is ongoing,, quality of the final product is refined and above all, learning and improvement are at the core which improves the experience of the whole project.
However, time is consumed and it delays the project. It may require additional resources outside of the budget which also disadvantages the client. A balance is needed between the approach and project constraints.
:Each approach has its cons the hence creating ahybrid ‘is applauded
As a project manager, looking at the difficulties faced by MTD in the course of the project. Iteration is the best approach to use as to get the project done. Because this approach gives room for flexibility, continuous improvement and managing risk. It embraces flexibility, breaks down the task into sprints there by getting the intended results and making possible amendments at the same time getting the project to completion at the targeted time.
Oguche Emmanuel Achogba
Cohort 17 Team 7
As a project manager in MTD, the major work of the company is distributing water to the various sector in the community. if any problem is encountered in the process of doing this, first we have to consider what is causing the problem before deciding on which method will be used in solving it. This week i’ve learnt the way the method works.
If the iterative method is used, i think it will make the project easily resolved. This method will help determine the outcome of the method during the testing method before applying it originally.
Now taking an iterative approach to setting up an event as a project manager allows for flexibility, continuous improvement, and risk reduction. Also an agile approach adds rapid planning and execution, collaboration, and customer-centricity. My advice is to:
– Embrace flexibility
– Break down tasks into sprints
– Prioritize tasks
– Establish a cross-functional team
– Use iterative cycles
– Encourage feedback and improvement
– Focus on delivering value to attendees
– Adapt to unexpected challenges
This approach ensures a successful project delivery that meets evolving requirements and delivers value to the clients and customers.
If I were the project manager of MTD, I would advice that we organize meetings with the stakeholders of the community. We have to know how the project is affecting them and what we can do to make it better (if the feedback is negative). So, I feel that the agile and/or iterative approach would be beneficial.
If I were the project manager of MTD, I would advice that we organize meetings with the stakeholders of the community. We have to know how the project is affecting them and what we can do to make it better (if the feedback is negative). So, I feel that the agile and/or iterative approach would be beneficial.
I learned that as a project manager, there’s is no challenges free project. So in the case of MTD event project, the application of both iterative and agile approach to the project will good achievement because sourcing for right experts and delivering the project in sprints will produced the best result in a shortest time possible.