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.
For the MTD frame work as a Project manager i would suggest using an Hybrid approach
Considering the types of constrctions done in getting water to event centers, the Linear appraoch iss consistent. Althogh in terms of an Event , the Iterative? Agile approach ususally comes into use, so the Risk mitigation of this appraoch will help on this project.
As the risks come up actions can be taken immediately. The iterative appraoch is great here because they get to make quick and responsive decisions on thier own if thier is an abrupt change or volatility on the project.
Some implications of the Agile appraoch could be:
Financial constraints
Risk
Bolckage of waterflow
It could be a time consuming project.
Combining both the Linear and Iterative methods will enable MTD carry out the project, test the process through feedbacks and as well get outputs within a short period of time
i have learnt how best to manage projects especially in a complex world using the VUCA framework. How to act, respond, and make decisions and equally making sure I carry my project teams members along and project sponsor along by communicating effectively so as to be on the same page.
Due to it’s unstable nature, inability of a project manager to retain the ability to adapt and change course as the business environment changes, will pose an issue.
Implication of agile approach occurs when the risk in a project is not discovered in time for immediate action to be taking, it creates more challenges.
I will recommend using any of these methods; linear, iterative or agile method, or both methods for a project as they are necessary and are also required for a project or event. This will enable building the right solutions for the right sponsors.
Also considering VUCA will be a very idea.. in terms of uncertainty, unstable situation of things, volatility and ambiguity
MTD difficulties and problems was the approach they adopted in carrying out the project.
Managing a project need not to be a choice between either a linear or iterative approach in practice.Combining linear and iterative approach has many advantages such as:
1) Testing ideas and learning users requirements
2) Improving stakeholders engagement
3) Increasing accountability.
The implications of iterative is that it embraces trial and error method. Working on many things at the same time which can lead to loosing focus and project goals.
As the project manager of MTD, I will combine linear and iterative approach because of its benefits which includes:
*Testing ideas and learning user requirement.
*Involving stakeholders as the project progresses to get immediate feedback which will guild my next line of action.
*All team members have to be accountable for every task assigned to him/her.
The implication of iterative is that it embrace trial and error, it works on many things at the same time, this can lead to lost of focus on project goal.
As a project manager, I need to be gain full knowledge of my environment so as to know what approach to apply (linear or iterative). And also know the challenges related to these approaches in order to carry out a project properly.
As a Project Manager , you study the environment and opt for the best approach.Combine techniques from both approaches and get the best out of them. Hence will most likely opt for a hybrid approach. At every point in the project communication flow is key and the stakeholders should be carried along. The Vuca framework should be integrated as well.
As a project manager when choosing any of the method you need to put into consideration the volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguous environment of the project.
As a project manager it is important to know when and how to use each method to get the best result in different circumstances
Both method can also be combined in achieving success
As a collaborative project manager to MTD. My advice will be for them to introduce iterative approach due to the uncertainty and volatility of the market. This approach will help them to take the projects in sprint for about 2weeks each and ensure they get feedback before moving further in order to reprioritise and change direction quickly.
As a project manager, you must learn to be adaptive and flexible as it is essential for the growth of a project.