Adaptive Project Management

Abstract

Adaptive project management (APM) is a method applied in project management, where the process in the methods allow the manager to improve decisions and practices during the project life cycle based on learning from previous results obtained during the project. The method accommodate uncertainties and the process is an adaptive structured and systematic iterative process. The method derives from agile project management, however, in adaptive project management, the methodology allow the team to respond to changes and unexpected challenges and adapt new improved methods towards reaching the project goal.

History

Henry Gannt approach

Principles

Adaptation and evolution principles from biology. Uncertainty is accommodated and the method prepares the team to respond to the unexpected, where "learning by doing" is one of the key principles. Results and decisions are continually being evaluated with a flexible mindset of the team members.

Project birth: project DNA; building the project; first evolution, DNA string; building blocks: scope, budget, schedule Project: living organism; planning, design, go-live, development, delivery Living and breathing project in the real work - changing scope - changing due date

Approaches

Agile approach The method demands a frequently contact with stakeholders in order for the team to adapt.

Phases

The project life cycle of the project is illustrated in figure XX and in the following, the five key phases in the life cycle of the project is described.

1. Project scope

1.1. Develop conditions of satisfaction (CoS)

In this step the conditions of satisfaction for the project is identified where stakeholders defines project goal and successful outcome. This step assists the manager to direct the project on course throughout the subsequent phases.

1.2. Writing the Project Overview Statement (PoS)

The project overview statement is the deliverable from the developed conditions of satistfaction (CoS).

2. Cycle plan

3. cycle build

4. client checkpoint

5. final review