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 might not know that taking two projects at the same time might slow the pace of work in order to meet up with the time frame to execute the project.
They should use the iterative approach to get feedback from the users or business to know how to go about the project after then use the linear approach that will give them an excellent directions on how to execute the project and at the same time make use of the agile team to add to the feedback they already had.
My advice is for them to reduce risk, communicate well with the stakeholders ,and be flexible.
The integration of continuous feedback from stakeholders helps build products that align fully to the end user needs resulting in higher satisfaction.
The MTD project manager should combine both linear and iterative methods.
The VUCA framework will be a guide on what method to adopt.
NNAMDI MICHEAL
COHORT 7
GROUP 10.
As the P.M of MTD and going by the VUCA challenges that the company is faced with, I have learnt that the best approach to adapt as a PM on macro challenges of
Volatility.
Uncertainty.
Complexity.
Ambiguity is the iterative/agile which always sortes feedback from the stakeholders and users and working as fast as possible to resolve these challenges frequently.
Agile teams are able to respond quickly by working in short mini-project iterations or sprints, and by limiting the work in progress being carried out.not only are agile teams more productive, they finish what they start faster, and are able to prioritize and change directions quickly and with less cost. As a Project manager I will not only adopt the agile approach,but I will also advise other managers to use it as well to tackle the macro challenges (VUCA) to gain efficiency and effectiveness in project management
As a project manager,taking on two projects at the same time could have a negative impact on the organisation. The iterative approach will help MTD constantly revise its projects and provide viable solutions during the project implementation. Customer feedback will also impact the project and improve business relations.
Communication,flexibility and risk evaluation will go a long way.
My advice to the MTD project team will be to adopt a mixed framework of project management which include the linear and iteration method. this will enable the team not to work on a step-by-step process but help in saving time and work procedures. Waiting for a process before continuing the other will be time-consuming and will therefore back deadlines. Using the VUCA model which is Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and ambiguous will be better for the best result and prevent obstacles hindering the project continuity.
The need to be plain and flexible makes one a Good Project Manager in handling situations.
For MTD, i will first make them to understand that two projects are not always the same. So the best way to tackle the issues they are having, is for them to consider iterative approach in order to understand the environment and it’s end users better before executing a linear approach, since construction is involved
My advice is that they should reduce risk by applying iterative approach and need to enhance stakeholders satisfactions.
AMARACHI UKAEGBU COHORT 7 TRAM 2.
AS A PROJECT MANAGER, you should always be plain and flexible to your team member.
For MTD, i will first made them to understand that two projects are not always the same. So the best way to tackle the issues they are having, is for them to consider iterative approach in order to understand the environment and users better before executing a linear approach, since construction is involve.
My advice is that they should reduce risk and enhance stakeholders satisfactions.
Considering the difficulties and problems that MTD encounters in their projects, Adaptability, efficiency in work, collaboration and communication would be the best approach to solve problems. Also the use of VUCA framework tools to develop suitable response for the challenges of the event.
The consequences of iterative approach if employed in organizing an event as a project;
is that the approach is not suitable for smaller projects, more resources may be required,
design can be changed again and again because of imperfect requirements, requirement changes can cause over budget, and lastly project completion date not confirmed because of changing requirements.
And also the implications of adopting an agile approach
With an agile adoption framework like Scrum, the time-to-market gets reduced significantly due to its incremental approach and continuous delivery. Agile adoption helps in frequent and consistent delivery of high-quality products, minimizing project overhead, and delivering business value. so with this, i will recommend the for the use of linear approach
As a project manager with MTD , one of the challenges in our projects is Logistics, with my understanding of what have learnt in the course of the week, is to make use of both the iterative and Linear techniques in addressing the issue that the linear approach have been conversant with since is unable to perfectly address the issue of logistics by engaging every stakeholders involve and discussing the way forward with the techniques I want to use in solving the recurrent problem faced by the organisation….to enable every stakeholders get a better result. The implications of the iterative approach to setting up an event project is; it will help to build in all stakeholders involved a great level of confidence towards achieving the desired goals, acceleration of delivery of the project as at when due and also to keep abreast with policies that may affect decisions surrounding the project for adequate preparation in executing the project.
The implications of an agile approach is the fact that no stakeholders will be left behind with the progress of the project and timely delivery of the project.
My advise to the company will be to adopt the mixed approach that is the hybrid method in executing the organisation projects
Task on Project life cycles in practice.
The comparison of the scenario in the video with my experience as an assurance provider can be viewed when we were doing a double phase in executing campaign prior to the advent of covid 19 that is it is a procedure where the details of beneficiaries have to be compiled before distribution of materials it was a linear approach of which does not work well during the covid era, we had to apply the mixed methods which is the hybrid method that’s both Linear and agile method came into play by compiling the details of beneficiaries alongside immediate distribution of campaign materials, it was able to make the project hitch-free.
Developing Project Agility Task.
The tools were able to help me manage a project executed sometimes where after the details of beneficiaries has been compiled they had to leave the terrain due to crisis encountered in the community, we had to engage the community leaders to help in distribution of the materials since they live and know the beneficiaries by acting on the information disseminated by the leaders for easy access to their whereabout.
My advice to others is change is an inevitable part of our daily process, in executing any projects let’s bear in mind that factors may come into been thereby forceing the initial plans to change, we should be ready to adapt and be flexible.
As an MTD project Manager i will apply all approach in carrying out the project, Here are some potential implications to consider when taking an iterative or agile approach to set up event as project.
Improved Event Design: By iterating on the event setup, you have the opportunity to refine and improve the event design. You can test different concepts, themes, and layouts, and gather feedback from stakeholders to make informed decisions. This iterative feedback loop helps to create a more engaging and impactful event experience.
Risk Mitigation: Iterative planning allows for early identification and mitigation of potential risks. By breaking the event setup into smaller iterations, you can address challenges and issues promptly, reducing the likelihood of significant problems arising later in the process. Regular check-ins and evaluations enable you to course-correct and adjust the project plan as needed.
Enhanced Stakeholder Engagement: Involving stakeholders throughout the iterative process fosters a sense of ownership and engagement. It allows stakeholders to provide feedback, share ideas, and contribute to the event’s success. By incorporating their input, you increase the chances of meeting their expectations and building strong relationships.
Time and Resource Management: Iterative planning provides better control over time and resources. Breaking down the event setup into smaller iterations helps manage deadlines, allocate resources more effectively, and ensure that essential tasks are completed on time. Regular evaluations and adjustments help optimize resource allocation and prevent unnecessary rework.
As the project manager working with MTD, thinking of the challenges faced so far, I will apply the both iterative and agile methods in handling the projects, team, stakeholders and sponsors, taking into account the VUCA framework as the application of these tools and experience as it arise will ensure that the project goal is achieved and everyone carried along at every stage working together to sort out issues that might have resulted in the cause of implementing project plan.
The implications of taking an iterative approach to setting up an event as a project? Is that it will help the PM and the stakeholders understand the issues, processes, challenges, solutions and clear doubt about decision made so far and the ability to complete the project successfully.
The implications of an agile approach? Is that Agile approach is able to respond quickly by working in short mini-project iterations, or sprints, and by limiting the amount of work in progress. By limiting the number of tasks being worked on at any given time, not only are agile approach more productive – It helps to finish what you have started rather than working on many things for longer
– It helps to reprioritise and change direction quickly.
– It helps to respond to uncertainty through continuous, dynamic planning.
My advise to the company will be to change their current processes from paper work (Manuel process) to digital processes by allowing the project go on has proposed and support the PM with feedback on every stage.
As a project manager of an event, I would choose a mixture of agile and iterative approaches to project management. My choice will be dependent on the phase of the project being done at the moment.
Starting with an agile approach will help me to break down the event into the planning and execution stages. The planning stage will involve items like meeting with the family, selecting a venue, etc while the execution stage involves decorating the hall, buying drinks and water, etc.
I can use the iterative approach when I have to twerk already-made plans after meeting with the sponsors and inputting their feedback.
For MTD ongoing projects,I know no project are the same and event involves a lot of risk management, so the iterative process or a combination of both would be employed. I would foresee changes along the way or risks that we might face and be ready to create the required solution to the risks the project is facing
Thinking on MTD on going on issues
As a project manager I will take on the iterative approach
Event could sometimes be faced with uncertain situations
The merit is that the event project risk can be reduces and changes would be easily implemented
Also using a VUCA can help when imploring this challenges