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 collaborating with MTD and having discovered the challenges and problems they have encountered in delivering the project, I will arrange a meeting, where we are going to brainstorm on the possible steps and measures to take to address and arrests the situations on ground. Map out a work programme using the iterative method where we will be meeting very 2 weeks to review our progress and consider next steps to be taken.
Using the iterative approach the consequences will be unstable changes, unexpected and frequent variations and not being able to predict the development and change in the environment.
With the agile approach the team will be able to work in short mini-projects or sprints, have limited amount of work targeted, become more productive and are able to reprioritise and change direction quickly.
I will surely recommend the company to adopt the iterative approach and deal with the present work challenges facing them.
As a project Manager working with MTD an events company, I learned that I can incorporate both the Linear and Iterative approach to a project for ease, considering that difficulties and problems may arise in the course of executing the project.
While there are some benefits of using the iterative approach for an event planning like flexibility, risk reduction,early delivery,customer satisfaction, there are also certain negative implications that should not be ignored like
Scope creep, lack of clear goals,inefficient use of resources and difficulty in measuring progress.
Louis Amos COHHORT 17
The hard skills required in project management are multiple and diverse, from technical abilities, such as proficiency in project planning software, to skills related to project execution such as budget management, risk assessment, quality assurance methodologies, and scheduling techniques.
I learnt that to be a competent project manager, one have to build his or her own toolkit of proven methods and techniques. Equally important is knowing how to use them to get the best result in different circumstances (either linear or iterative).
For setting up an event As a manager for MTD, I will either go with a step-by-step approach or a flexible one:
Step-by-Step Approach:
Plan each part of the event carefully, making improvements along the way.
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As a project manager collaborating with MTD
As a project manager working with MTD, the events company, I’ve learned that taking an iterative approach to setting up an event as a project could have several benefits:
– Flexibility: Embracing change and adapting to new requirements or unexpected issues.
– Improved communication: Enhanced collaboration among stakeholders, vendors, and team members.
– Risk mitigation: Identifying and addressing potential risks earlier, reducing last-minute surprises.
– Better stakeholder management: Involving stakeholders throughout the process, ensuring their needs are met.
An agile approach would imply:
– Breaking down the event setup into smaller, manageable tasks
– Prioritizing tasks based on importance and urgency
– Focusing on delivering a minimum viable product (MVP) for the event, with room for iteration and improvement
– Embracing a culture of experimentation, learning, and continuous improvement
If I were asked to advise MTD, my advice would be:
1. Start small: Experiment with agile practices on a limited scale before scaling up.
2. Foster a culture of collaboration and open communication.
3. Emphasize flexibility and adaptability in the face of change.
4. Prioritize risk management and mitigation.
5. Focus on delivering value to stakeholders and attendees.
6. Continuously review and assess progress, making adjustments as needed.
7. Invest in training and development for team members to enhance their agile skills.
By adopting an iterative and agile approach, MTD can improve its event setup process, reduce risks, and increase stakeholder satisfaction.
I cannot agree less. This is quite detailed
As a PM collaborating with MTD, I would apply the linear lifecycle to the water supply project’s execution. This is due to the fact that the linear cycle consists of three stages: the beginning, which is all about the idea and plan; the middle, which is all about the specifics of how the project will be executed; and the end, which is the distribution of the project’s outcome to the sponsors or stakeholders. When the aim of the project is to guarantee that the end user receives the best care and attention as well as benefits from the project, an iterative approach to its management can be employed, which is where feedback comes in. which is why feedback is crucial because it aids in managing and reducing any potential hazards. With resource levelling, course corrections are also accomplished within scope and budget. By employing the linear cycle, the MTD might be Although they might have a linear lifecycle, being adaptable and changing with the times will help them stay competitive and remain inventive. Use an iterative strategy; they would perform better in risk detection, prompt risk reduction, and having Feedback: After sprints are established, tasks are divided into smaller projects, allowing for more frequent feedback and regular team meetings to chart the best course.
For setting up an event As a manager for MTD, I will either go with a step-by-step approach or a flexible one:
1. Step-by-Step Approach:Plan each part of the event carefully, making improvements along the way.
2. Flexible Approach: Stay open to changes and adjust plans quickly based on feedback.
Advice:
– Use a mix of both: Start with a clear plan, then be ready to change as needed.
– Keep talking: Regularly update everyone involved and learn from each event to do better next time.
As a collaborative Project manager with MTD, an events management company, I would advise that they think out of the box. The linear approach which is straightforward can be used, however, one cannot wait till completion of the water project to now realise that there were issues that need resolving.
So, an iterative approach would be included shortly after the beginning of the linear.
Different teams will be set up and responsible for sprints providing feedback on a biweekly (every 2 weeks) basis. This would help with risk identification and mitigation.
Feedback ( through client satisfaction surveys, team SMART check-in meetings, random vendor engagement feedback etc) would be collected from the sprint teams and findings presented to the stakeholders in a diplomatic way, because I wouldn’t want them to terminate the contract set in motion. This will also help accommodate changes in course with resource levelling.
As a PM working in collaboration with MTD, i would implement the linear lifecycle in the execution of the water supply project. This is because the linear cycle has the 3 stages which is the Beginning stage which is all about the idea, the conception of the plan, then we have the Middle stage which is all about the detailed process of how the project will be carried out and the End stage which is where the sponsors or stakeholders are given the result if the project. In its management an iterative approach can be used when the goal of the project is ensuring that the end user gets the optimum care and attention as well as benefits from the project, which is where feedback is important as this helps with mitigating the possible risks and its management. Changing course is also done within scope and budget with resource levelling.
Using the linear cycle would enable the MTD to be
Flexible; as much as they may have a Linear lifecycle, embracing change especially with the times would not only help them be creative but also help them with competitors
Incorporate iterative approach- they would do better in the identification and swift mitigation of risks and having
Feedback- with sprints created – tasks broken into smaller projects, feedback will be gotten more frequently and the right course plotted with regular team