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.
My advise to MTD as a PM is to adapt the agile approach to projects because its the only way it can accommodate change. With the agile approach, we can always make reviews of the project, transparency to stakeholders, accountability in delivery, getting feedback from users thereby making every stakeholder in the project happy and satisfied which leads to success for everyone involved.
As a project manager working with MTD, I would analyze the goals, scope and deadline of the project, evaluate the teams level of expertise and the stakeholders preferences before selecting a method for managing the project.
As stated in the lesson, a project may begin by following the linear approach and the life cycle maybe adapted to incorporate the phases and practices from iterative projects according to the requirements of the organization and the challenges in it’s environment.
By combining these approaches we are;
•Increasing visibility and transparency
•Improving stakeholders engagement
•Providing assurance to sponsors and stakeholders
•Testing ideas and learning user requirements
•Accelerating delivery of project updates
•Increasing accountability
Since MTD handle Projects
that occur in diverse environments and contexts, it will be better to cultivate AGILITY and consistently study and comprehend the specific environment, scope, or context of each project they undertake.
This approach allows the project to commence, followed by gathering feedback from customers. If they are not satisfied, we can then review and make the necessary adjustments to the project.
This approach will help you to adapt your project management strategies to suit the unique requirements and challenges of each project, leading to a successful and satisfactory
As a PM at MTD, my job is to ensure that every event we are to setup is successful and cost effective. In order to do that in this changing world, my first step is information gathering from all angles (sponsors need, sponsors goal or vision, end-users, workers, project team, risk management, VUCA rating and so on). This would help me choose the best method to start with. Depending on the circumstances surrounding the event and their strength of influence, I would keep in mind that my chosen project management method might not necessarily be what will be deployed all through (adopting different styles that suites whatever challenge we face). In times of problem, defining/categorizing the type of problem will help me and my team effectively solve the problem in a way that would not waste resources or delay the output timeframe of the project.
As a Project Manager taking into cognisance the nature of MTD’s projects in setting up events, I would advise the company to adopt a more flexible and hybrid approach that combines both elements of iterative and Agile methodologies. With the aid of clearly defined objectives, Iterative Planning techniques,Agile principles, Proper documentation and Well designed communication channels with stakeholders to help bring them up to speed with the course of the project at each stage which will in turn lead to good final output, well managed resource, higher chances of risk mitigation and overall customer satisfaction.
I will incorporate various project management strategies to lead to the completion of the work. By using the iterative approach, I will be able to get the user’s and customers’ feedback at each stage of the project. Applying the agile framework enables the use of definitive approaches to ensure the effectiveness and completion of the project. My advice to the company is that every event must be carefully evaluated, and effective strategies be developed for the changes that may occur at any phase of the project.
As a project manager with MTD – delivering portable water to events, I will begin with a combination of linear and iterative approaches. Understanding that at events like this volatility and uncertainty are staked at 80% above other factors, upon reaching a milestone where the game is already calculated to change and pick up pace, the agile frame work would be introduced to work in aid of the already working systems; linear and iterative.
As a project manager for MTB, I will start with the iterative approach and combine it with a linear approach. However, considering events are usually heavily involved with stakeholders, customers and clients the agile method would be adopted to ensure quick sprints, reviews and corrections are made immediately. The agile approach will also be used wheb the event goes live and corrections are needes to be made immediately. I will advise the company bases on their need, project structure and execution on whether or not to use either of the mentioned approach but based on my knowledge of the company and what they do I will recommend the agile method.
Insights gotten that could be of help proper investigation and necessary information regarding the event should be the first approach.
Having certified then I can start my preparation with iterative approach because during investigation of the event all stakeholders had received enough information to work with over and over before the event while on the event center they can deployed agile for quick response in case of volatility
Based on what I’ve learned this week, I will be able to provide a solution to the issues MTD is encountering in their project. First and foremost, I believe that adopting an agile approach to projects is the most attractive and flexible way to address any problems that may arise during the project. This approach allows the project to commence, followed by gathering feedback from customers. If they are not satisfied, we can then review and make the necessary adjustments to the project. This way, the project won’t experience delays or scope creep. It not only facilitates continuous improvement in the project but also ensures that the feedback we receive is used to deliver a better end product.
As a project manager of an MTD event company i will study the environment to know if it is stable or unstable environment as this will help me to select the right project management approach.
And this can be achieve with using the VUCA dimension and in advising the company i will advice they embrace the Iterative and Agile practices,by so doing it enhance the flexibility, reduce risk and also enhance stakeholders satisfaction.
As a Project Manager for MTD, first thing is to study the environment to know if it is a stable or unstable environment as this will help me to select the right Project Management Approach.
This can be effectively achieved using VUCA Dimension.