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.
Taking the iterative approach would help me deliver the outputs regularly and frequently. It would help the team to adapt and change course.
On the other hand, if I take the agile approach decisions will be made in a timely way (planning step by step from start to finish).
I would recommend a mixed approach; iterative and linear.
I would firstly enquire about previous methods use in project management by MTD, always the current trend of projects and recommend either using linear, agile or combining both.
From the week, I have come to agree that a combination of methods are effective in specific time scopes, depending on the project at hand.
Testing ideas, providing assurance and accelerating delivery of project outputs strike me as valid reasons why I would recommend a combination of linear and agile methods of project management
I actually understood in this course that it is possible to combine both linear and iterative methods to enhance the speed and even the quality of the project at hand.
For MTD, the use of both methods will be better to attend to issues in an agile way especially when it springs up unexpectedly.
This will help the company to achieve its goal, timely and as seamless as possible.
If i was working as a PM in MTD events Company, First thing first is to ask what was the ongoing project Method that was used be it Linear OR Iterative . and the results it provided. knowing this will give you more insights on which PM methods to use , if results were not encouraging , you can go back to the drawing Board and see what was missing, If tasks should be carried out in Iterations and Sprints; that way Stakeholders and product owners are abreast with certain informations and as well encouraged with progression of team Members,
Day 10- Apply What You Have Learnt ( PM Course Discussion):
Taking an iterative approach to setting up events would allow MTD to adapt quickly to changing attendee numbers. Iterative processes enable incremental adjustments, ensuring that pure water supply aligns with demand. However, it may lead to challenges in terms of documentation and comprehensive planning.
An agile approach would empower MTD to respond promptly to dynamic event requirements. The iterative nature of agile allows for continuous improvement and flexibility. This approach encourages collaboration between teams, fostering adaptability to unforeseen changes. However, it requires a high level of communication and responsiveness.
Advice to MTD would be to integrate agile methodologies, emphasizing regular communication, quick adjustments, and continuous improvement. By embracing agility, MTD can efficiently manage water supply challenges, enhance customer satisfaction, and maintain operational flexibility in the dynamic events industry.
If I were collaborating with MTD, the events company, and they were facing challenges in their projects, the things I learned this week could help.
If we used an iterative approach for planning an event project, it would mean being flexible to changes and getting more input from everyone involved. We could refine things step by step. However, it might be a bit tricky to predict exactly when each part will be done and how much they’ll cost.
On the other hand, going with a linear method (like the waterfall approach) could mean planning things step by step from start to finish. This could make timelines and costs more predictable, but it might be harder to adapt if something unexpected comes up.
If MTD asked for advice, I’d suggest considering a mix of both methods. We can set clear goals and overall plans like the linear method but check and adjust our plans often like the iterative approach. This way, we benefit from predictability and adaptability to handle challenges better.
As a project manager at the MTD event, I will not use just one but combine the linear and iterative approach which will yield a successful project, using just one may limit the project when things becomes volatile or uncertain.
Agile approach is also a good and productive method as the team will be able to respond quickly to task and limit uncertainty and volatile situations .
Working as a project manager for MTD requires environmental considerations, agile practices for client collaboration, transparency, and satisfaction which are made possible by the use of various methodologies. I will use or implore the linear and iterative methodology. Both methods works perfectly just depends on how the project manager uses the method of approach. Using the linear approach to begin the project and completing it with the iterative method which was clearly explained as a useful method in completing a project as project manager. And the many advantages that include testing ideas and learning about user requirements, accelerating delivery of project outputs, improving stakeholders engagement, increasing visibility and transparency, providing assurance to sponsors and stakeholders and increasing accountability.
In the process of project management, the project manager have a choice to make either to use the iterative approach or linear approach depends on the kind or nature of project been handled. In project management flexibility is very important as plans and issues arise, it will help with quick solution. A combination of iterative and linear can result in a well-balanced project at the long run.
Iterative approach will be employed which should take me to the finishing point if linear approach is not giving me the expected result at a set time.
I will adopt hybrid approach because of the uncertainty that will arise in the cause of the planning and execution.considering time ,cost and scope A higher degree of linear could be adopted to enable execution .
I will start with the linear approach and if at a point , I got to some level I will switch to the iterative approach to complete it