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, MTD
Using the iterative approach will be my better option as it will enable a proper feed back to monitor most of the unforeseen circumstances that would come up as a feed back method of putting the post stages in check to accommodate the time and budget of delivery.
VUCA framework be adopted. Application of iterative and agile approaches will Increased adaptability , alignment, product quality, increase business value, customers satisfaction and reduce risk.
Our times are characterized by uncertainty and complexity, driven by unpredictable, Linear approaches are no longer suitable in all circumstances. We must learn to be adaptive and flexible. So as a PM in MTD, I will advice the company that If an iterative approach were employed in organizing an event as a project, Unforeseen circumstance during the events?
Events could be sometimes posed with volatile and uncertain situations. This has been seen with the stampedes and deaths that has occurred during events. The application of iterative and agile approaches may be necessary when faced with changes and some volatility during events. Quick springs may be used to approach and solve changing environment and circumstances. The VUCA framework and understanding the best approach is necessary
According to the video of MTD water project, shows that the PM follows linear approach. One phase can’t take place without the completion of the other. Linear approaches are no longer suitable, especially for volatile environments/projects.
If It were to take the agile approach, the project will have go with the scrum framework.
As a project manager, I would advise the use of a hybrid approach in the management of this project, as it combines the positives of both linear and agile, and would also help mitigate risks.
As a project manager, I would advise the use of a hybrid approach in managing this project which combines both Linear and agile for effective execution.
Agile will enhance flexibility and help break the project into smaller and more manageable sprints which will be based on order of importance and feedback.
This would have made the MTD product more successful and reduced the cost which comes with running with a linear approach because testing has to be done at the end of the product and not at the end of every sprint.
I would employ the use of hybrid approach where linear and iterative will take centre stage.
As a PM in MTD projects i will adopt the hybrid method by combining both linear and iterative methods to be able to checkmate nd make amends as the project progresses. The VUCA concept will always be in my mind to give direction and way forwards.
PM tools and ideas are not be used as a method to carry out all project management task as environment, stakeholders and project team members are a major factor of what and how a projects should be handled. A project software choosing should be a function of the project type, project intention and outcome/output of project.
Based on the video on the MTD water project…its execution seems to follow a linear approach to project management, one phase cant take place without the completion of the other. Linear approaches are no longer suitable, especially for volatile environments/projects.
If It were to adopt the agile approach, the project’s quality control(lab testing and filters) phases wouldn’t happen towards the end, but at the end of sprints in each phase.
As a project manager, I would advise the use of a hybrid approach in the management of this project, as it combines the positives of both linear and agile, and would also help mitigate risks.
According to the video of how MTD works, I think MTD is on a linear project because all the process depend on transportation of the water. So if there is any risks (maybe from volatility or uncertainty) my action will be different according to the issues.
Adopting an agile approach is crucial to prevent risks from volatility and reach the deadline of the project in time. I would suggest the MTD to be flexible in using both iterative and linear project
Agile approach which an also be referred r to the interative approach should be used in the project, this the linear approach looks and sound simple. Ina case of the MTD as the manager, I will have to study the environment and go for the interative approach which I believe safes time,thou might look complex but for a the substantial result, feedback for the project to be delivered perfectly the alternative /agile approach should be taken into consideration.
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As a project manager working with MTD, I will be applying the VUCA frame work after studying the environment and also develop a suitable response to the issues already identified because as a project management it is imperative to be able to abe to make a trade offs, control communication, be untop of my game and also learn from and on the job.
From what I’ve learned ao
From what I’ve learned so far using iterative or linear method to execute any project, I discovered that MDT do not just make use of one method neither do they prefer one to another. Hence, that shows that both are important in project execution and one is not better than the other, as such both should be used to have a good project done