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.
One of the key advantages of using an iterative approach in project management is its flexibility and adaptability.
Iterative approach allowed for addressing challenges on a project as it arises. For me, this is a proven method for achieving better result in a project.
I will suggest a more flexible approach to handling such project, having it at the back of my mind that circumstances and situations surrounding a particular project are not static.
Here is my thoughts:
Taking an iterative approach to setting up an event as a project would allow for continuous improvement and adjustments based on feedback, ensuring the event aligns with evolving goals. An agile approach would promote flexibility, quick adaptations, and collaboration among team members.
If asked to advise the company, I would suggest considering an iterative approach to ensure ongoing refinement and adaptation of event plans. Additionally, adopting agile principles could enhance responsiveness to changes, encourage regular stakeholder involvement, and foster a more dynamic project environment.
Adapting an Iterative/Agile approach to setting up an event (as a project) will allow the MTD project team to respond quickly to challenges as they arise, and change the direction of the project if needed. The sprints/iterations will also enable the team to achieve the project goal quicker and within the timeline of the project while keeping the project sponsor and other stakeholders updated. The Agile approach makes the team more accountable and encourages transparency and visibility of the project. With these merits, I will absolutely advise the MTD project team to choose the Iterative/Agile approach to deliver this event. (COHORT 9, TEAM 3. Cynthia Onyinye Okeke)
As a project manager for MTD, I Will first of all study the environment before embarking on a project.
Project management is changing, too.
Linear approaches are no longer suitable in all circumstances. As a project manager, I must learn to be adaptive and flexible:
One need to be able to call on a range of methods and practices to steer projects through the challenges you face and deliver high-value outputs for your organisations and customers.
This module, has equipped me with new knowledge and understanding to help me build my toolkit of project lifecycles and related practices and techniques.
The application of different method will serve the MTD project better
As a project manager chose to work for MTD using iterative problem solving method, I will start with the challenges that is facing the company.
Then I will employ other tools to get rid of those challenges and make headway. For example, VUCA and timeboxes.
VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity) will be used to determine what is the problem? Once the problem is known, the timeboxes will be used to solve the problems.
During the process the feedback from the team and stakeholders is very important, this will make us to know the impact of our techniques or tools we are using on the operations of MTD.
Using timeboxes: This will go in a way of breaking the operations of MTD into smaller units or projects each with a clear goal, plan and list of priority tasks to be completed and outputs to be produced within a specific period of time.
During this period, effective communication is important in dealing with the team and sending the reports to MTD on the progress and improvements.
I think the best approach is the hybrid approach, and that the selection of any approach to use should be based on the needs and circumstance(s) surrounding the project. Change is always a constant variable.
AKINREMI PATIENCE COHORT 9 TEAM 1
According to the video watched about MTD Project. I discovered that they make quality and safe drinking water available at events.
The process adopted by MTD while executing the project was Linear approach because throughout the process it was from one stage to the other. For Example; Tanker supply – Water Treatment-Distribution to Users-Collection for Recycle and so on.
As a Project Manager if am to carry out this project in a volatile and unstable environment, i will adopt the VUCA Framework. But in other to minimize the risk involve i will use Hybrid Approach for a successful project delivery.
Folasade Coker Team 3 Cohort 9
As a Project Manager of MTD, from the iterative methods I have learned this week which include Agility and Scrum approach, I have learned that MTD can work with both Linear Methods and also include iterative methods to help work around the uncertainties which may come up during the execution of the project and to get feedbacks too while at it.
The implication of taking an iterative method for the event would include enabling the progressive generation of knowledge, enabling concurrency, and integrating necessary changes. It will also increase the duration and cost of the project.
If asked to advise the company, it would be to use the Scrum method as Scrum is a more rigid method with less flexibility for change, and it’s ideal for those who need to produce results as quickly as possible within a short period of time. This will also help to reduce costs that may be incurred if to use Agility method though, they are both iterative approaches to Project Management
As a project manager MTD, both linear and iterative are both useful ,they go hand in hand for a better project through the way they being used, as its depends on the challenges and what’s to be used in resolving the challenges.
Also, application of iterative and agile approaches will increase adaptability , alignment, product quality, increase business value, customers satisfaction and reduce risk. The both approaches are of great advantages
Amsain Olawale Team 2 Cohort 9:
As a project manager, linear and iterative methods of management are useful in the management of projects. The both augment each other in terms of resolving the challenges that may arise from either of the methods.
To increase value, satisfaction and risk reduction, the iterative and agile approach should be applied.
As a project manager of MTD Quick response to changing requirements and timely delivery of software, thereby meeting customer needs, is a positive impact experienced using agile methodology. It also provides visibility for stakeholders in a software development project through daily scrum meetings, sprint reviews, and progress charts.
Also a project manager of MTD, i should not be limited to a particular project management style because each project are unique in their own right as two project aren’t the same and also make sure i apply the VUCA framework.
An event is a common event problem.
Understaffing is a serious problem for events. And it often doesn’t become obvious until the day of, when it’s too late to do anything. So prevention is definitely key.
A recent case study by HR analytics professionals found that the best way to determine optimum staffing levels for any organization or, in this case, event, is to:
Talk to key stakeholders and get detailed information on what they need help with during the event.