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, if I meet a similar scenario like the MTD. I will be flexible, knowing that no two project are the same. I will adopt an approach given the situation that surround the particular event as it’s required to get a better results.
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I would recommend combining the strengths of both linear and agile methodologies, making it well-suited for MTD in a VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous) environment. This approach promotes adaptability, customer-centricity, risk management, continuous improvement, stakeholder engagement, and utilization of innovative solutions, enabling MTD to navigate the complexities and uncertainties of the project successfully
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As a Project Manager working with MTD, I will ensure that there is an established channel of communication with the relevant stakeholders and that the information is tailored to each stakeholder in a clear and comprehensive tone. Besides, communication will be frequent to update the stakeholders to inform decisions about the project plan. Conduct one on one, where possible, with team members to ensure they understand, and are adhering to the project set out objectives.
As the PM, I will clearly explain the complexity and ambiguity of the project if there are to the relevant stakeholders to be transparent as possible and individually interact with each stakeholder to create a sense of belonging and relevance to the project.
In the execution of the project in question, it is well established that in such a project as MTD’s, the linear approach is always the initial process but there comes along the project lifecycle the need to implement the iterative approach due to the environmental factors or influence with regards to the complexity of the project
I would recommend combining the strengths of both linear and agile methodologies, making it well-suited for MTD in a VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous) environment. This approach promotes adaptability, customer-centricity, risk management, continuous improvement, stakeholder engagement, and utilization of innovative solutions, enabling MTD to navigate the complexities and uncertainties of the project successfully.
Due to the ever-changing nature of business and project processes, combining a linear and iterative approach is the best way to proceed. The combination of approaches ensures the project is completed on time and within the budget, allowing for flexible and creative problem-solving. Additionally, it allows for mid-project adjustments to accommodate changes in the business environment, leading to more efficient and successful outcomes.
Taking an iterative approach to setting up an event as a project would mean breaking down the event planning process into smaller, more manageable tasks that can be completed in iterations. Each iteration of the project would result in a functional part of the event plan, which can be tested and evaluated before proceeding to the next iteration. This approach could lead to a more finely-tuned event plan, with a higher chance of success due to the continuous testing and evaluation involved.
An agile approach to event planning would go one step further, emphasizing collaboration and flexible, adaptable planning. With an agile approach, the event planning team would be encouraged to work together to develop a plan that can be modified and adapted as necessary, based on changing circumstances and feedback from stakeholders. This approach takes into account the fact that events can be unpredictable and that a rigid plan may not accommodate every eventuality.
If I were asked to advise a company on event planning, my advice would be to take an agile approach. With this approach, the company can be more responsive to changes in the event landscape and can take advantage of new opportunities that arise. Additionally, an agile approach fosters collaboration and communication among team members, leading to a better overall event plan.
As a project Manager i will use the Iterative approach because of the following reasons
1. the project will be done on time because more than one process is been carried out at a time.
2. There will be constant feedback of the project from the event which will lead to better management improvement in the organization of the event.
3. The iterative approach makes it possible for the project to be delivered within a short period of time because more than one task is been carried out at a time.
4. the iterative project methods will enable the teams of the project to properly concentrate one each stage of the project and makes it to be more attractive.
5. Iterative project enables the team to create something valuable that will be accepted by all.
On the other hand if the project has a strict deadline, agile approach might not be the best as requirements need to be locked in early enough to allow for development, testing and proper handover.
As a PM to MTD, I would adopt a Hybrid Approach (juggling between Linear and Iterative Approach ) so as to allow for corrections and adjustments which may arise in the life cycle of the project.
As a project manager in collaboration with MTD in managing their events, I will make use of the Hybrid which is a combination of both the linear and iterative approach this is because in a complex world a project manager cannot afford to prefer one project management method over another
The Agile approach would be integrated, where complications (complexity, ambiguity, uncertainty and volatility) arise in the task.
As a PM at MTD I will observe and study before launching a new approach
If an iterative approach were employed in organising an event as a project, what would be the consequences?
On the course of the event being organised,different unforeseen or unpredicted issues come up. The best response at the time would be to pause and analyse the better approach that would work at that time. If there are uncertainties sprouting up, we consider getting more information and expert analysis on how to get it right. Or if volatile, we would then consider the agility response. like what and what can be done within this short space of time in order to resolve it.