According to Robert K. Wysocki, there are 4 quadrants of PM methodologies.
If the Goal is Clear and Solution is Clear, we use Traditional Project Management (TPM). eg. linear processes and typical waterfull method.
If the Goal is Clear and Solution is not Clear, we use Agile Project Management (APM). eg. Iterative and Adaptive project management processes.
If the Goal is Not Clear and Solution is Not Clear, we use Extreme Project Management (xPM). eg. cure the common cold through various means. However, are we really curing the common cold?
If the Goal is Not Clear and Solution is Clear, we use Emertxe Project Management (MPx).
Which is your most commonly used PM methodology? For me, they are TPM and APM.
If the project's goal and solution are both not clear, it is really a huge challenge for the Project Manager.
Same - TPM and APM. I'm wondering however if MPx and xPM can still be called Project Management. If we don't know what we would like to achieve then how we can manage project, how to define success? In traditional and agile approaches it's all about achieving goals. When the goal is not clear the only goal is to use methdology.
The success of xPM and MPx projects is that the project results meet business values. Goal is not clear is not the same as no goal. :)
The goal of the xPM and MPx projects is to identify the goal. ;)
They keep all the options open for the projects, going through the iterative process, clearer goal and solution are being identified.
It is rather similar to Research and Development project, going through many trials and errors, an innovative product is finally developed.
Another similar case is data mining project, going through large amount of raw data and discover the relevant factors and develop into a workable product.
- Badges
- Science topic
- Similar topics
- Statistics
- Survey