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 we have been learning before now, no two projects are the same and there is nothing like the best project management technique but are subject to the nature, scope and purposes of projects as well as the issues that arise during implementation.
As a Project Manager with MTD, I will combine the linear and iterative methods to achieve the desired result.
There is also the need to apply the VUCA framework.
As a proget manager working with MTD, I must first of all knows the tools that are applicable and available to me, and know my environment.
The implications of taking an iterative approach to setting up an event as a project are;
1. It will help me to be flexible,
2. It will help me to plan my works periodically,
3. It will help me to know what to do at any particular stage,
4. It will help me to see the various approach needed at all phases.
The implications of agile approach are;
flexibility, iterative development, collaboration, enhanced customer satisfaction, continuous quality assurance, transparency, adaptive planning, reduced risk, empowered teams, faster time-to-market, improved communication, and often requires a cultural shift within organizations.
My advice to the company would be;
1. Embrace flexibility
2. Project should be broken into manageable iterations
3. Team collaboration
4. Transparency and communication
5. Customer centric approach
As a project manager, VUCA approach is to be use in other to get simplicity of any project and to be manage to the certification of the beneficiary during transition.
As the Project Manager, due to organising an event with respect to change in environment which is iterative method. I will advise MTD to develop a feedback mechanism tool in form of sprints or survey to hear users/customers comments about the recent organised event and work on noted lapses to improve products for other customers/users.
As a project manager, it is important for me to be adaptable and purposeful in my methodologies when carrying out a project. I recognize that each project is unique, so I need to be flexible in my approach and employ the VUCA framework to effectively navigate the challenges that arise.
As a PM I will advise MTD to apply a strategic plan
As a project manager, ethical adaptation and team work is very important in achieving a project in other to be efficient and effective.
As a PM for MTD first if all i will like to have a strong professional team and then start to identify the problems.
Also i will apply the concept of VUCA tools.
However, if iterative approach were duely employed in organizing an event as a PM then nothing will brings up to be a challenge.
As a PM i will use both agile and iterative approach, however making sure communication between stakeholders and team members is good.
I will advise the company to be open to adapting different approaches that will help everyone achieve same goal (project completion)
As a project manager working with MTD, I will ensure there’s a balance between the teams(teamwork) while using the iterative method and agile to manage any given changes and apply Vuca as an important guide in accomplishing thework
I learnt that in a world of volatility, uncertainty, challenges and ambiguity, a project manager needs to be flexible and adapt his methods to meet each curve ball thrown at him in the context of each project. I learnt that one might have to switch from a linear to an iterative approach.
Emphasis is on Agility. A project manager might have to depriortize some aspects of a project which might be time consuming. This wili ensure that projects are delivered on time and stakeholders are carried along. Eventually, the depriortized pieces could be reintroduced when necessary.
I would advice MTD to employ all the methods at his disposal to deal with any situation peculiar to individual projects considering that MTD has projects both in local and remote locations
He should adopt the hybrid method of project management where necessary and always keep stakeholders in the loop
Agile working, which is an approach to project management and software development that emphasizes flexibility, collaboration, and continuous improvement, has several implications on organizational resources and technology.
Resource allocation: Agile working requires teams to be self-organizing and self-managing. This means that resources, including people, time, and budget, must be allocated to support the team’s needs. Organizations may need to adjust their resource allocation processes to support agile teams effectively.
Communication and collaboration tools: Agile working relies heavily on communication and collaboration among team members. Therefore, organizations need to invest in tools and technologies that enable effective communication and collaboration, such as project management software, video conferencing tools, and instant messaging platforms.
Technology infrastructure: Agile working requires an adaptable and flexible technology infrastructure that can quickly respond to changes in the development process. This means that organizations may need to invest in new technology solutions that support agile working, such as cloud-based platforms and DevOps tools.
Skills and training: Agile working requires a different set of skills and mindset than traditional project management approaches. Organizations may need to invest in training and development programs to help employees transition to an agile working environment successfully.
Overall, while Agile working can bring several benefits, such as increased efficiency and flexibility, it also requires organizations to make significant adjustments to their resources and technology infrastructure to support an agile approach successfully.
Ajibola Oluwamayowa Paul
Cohort 8 Team 8
My lessons and thoughts so far: The ability to adapt, collaborate and be efficient at work or on a project is essential and embracing approach to solve problems even as Agile approach response to the challenges will improve budgeting and finance, the use of VUCA framework tools to develop suitable response for the issues and challenges of the project and application of iterative and agile approaches may be necessary when faced with changes and some volatility during events as communication and review on a timely basis is engaged.
As an MTD PM, My most suitable approach will be First, identify the problem and challenges, and then apply the VUCA framework tools so as to come up with a suitable response to the problems already identified.
Advice for the Company:
Embrace Iterative and Agile Practices: Encourage the use of iterative and agile approaches in event project management to increase flexibility, reduce risk, and enhance stakeholder satisfaction.
Agile emphasizes close collaboration among team members and stakeholders, promoting transparency and effective communication throughout the project.
Prioritize Customer Satisfaction: Place a major standard on meeting customer needs and incorporate their feedback throughout the project lifecycle to ensure a successful and satisfying event experience.