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Project Management is not only about achieving a purpose. It is about achieving a purpose within a limited time, cost, and meeting the preset quality criteria - this is known as the triple constraints illustrated by the Iron Triangle.<ref> Geraldi, J., Thuesen, C., Oehmen, J. & Stingl, V.. ''Doing Projects: A Nordic Flavour to Managing Projects'', 2nd edition, 2017, p. 71, ISBN: 978-87-7193-076-4. </ref> A combination of an Agile approach and the Stage-Gate model is a systematic way of controlling these three constraints as the project manager and make the project effective and efficient. The large project is divided into stages by the Stage-Gate model and running Agile cycles in each stage. Time, cost and quality is reviewed at each gate before moving on to the next stage. This combination is even possible for a program with several parallel projects - projects with their own individual stages but sharing gates across the program to align and keep the whole project and parts on track and without exceeding the time-, cost-, and quality limits. | Project Management is not only about achieving a purpose. It is about achieving a purpose within a limited time, cost, and meeting the preset quality criteria - this is known as the triple constraints illustrated by the Iron Triangle.<ref> Geraldi, J., Thuesen, C., Oehmen, J. & Stingl, V.. ''Doing Projects: A Nordic Flavour to Managing Projects'', 2nd edition, 2017, p. 71, ISBN: 978-87-7193-076-4. </ref> A combination of an Agile approach and the Stage-Gate model is a systematic way of controlling these three constraints as the project manager and make the project effective and efficient. The large project is divided into stages by the Stage-Gate model and running Agile cycles in each stage. Time, cost and quality is reviewed at each gate before moving on to the next stage. This combination is even possible for a program with several parallel projects - projects with their own individual stages but sharing gates across the program to align and keep the whole project and parts on track and without exceeding the time-, cost-, and quality limits. | ||
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Revision as of 14:29, 11 February 2021
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Abstract
Project, Program and Portfolio Management is the application of processes, tools and methodologies to successfully plan and execute projects. Agile project management is an iterative approach that focuses on breaking down large projects into smaller and more manageable tasks in small cycles/sprints, which are completed in short iterations throughout the project life cycle. [1] The Stage-Gate model is an approach to guide a project from idea to launch by efficient project management. The large project, or even program, is separated into stages, and the end of each stage requires a review to pass a gate and begin on the next stage. These gates review whether or not the project is ready to continue and move on to the next stage, which also include portfolio management - is the project balanced and aligned with the portfolio.
Project Management is not only about achieving a purpose. It is about achieving a purpose within a limited time, cost, and meeting the preset quality criteria - this is known as the triple constraints illustrated by the Iron Triangle.[2] A combination of an Agile approach and the Stage-Gate model is a systematic way of controlling these three constraints as the project manager and make the project effective and efficient. The large project is divided into stages by the Stage-Gate model and running Agile cycles in each stage. Time, cost and quality is reviewed at each gate before moving on to the next stage. This combination is even possible for a program with several parallel projects - projects with their own individual stages but sharing gates across the program to align and keep the whole project and parts on track and without exceeding the time-, cost-, and quality limits.
(All approaches and methods got their limitations and this combination is no exception.)
REMEMBER TO ADD THE CONNECTION TO THE FOUR PERSPECTIVES!
Method description
The two approaches, Agile and Stage Gate, are in following described in connection with Project Management. In the end of the section the hybrid consisting of the two approaches will be introduced.
Agile
The history of Agile goes all the way back to 1957 when building software for IBM and Motorola. In these projects incremental development techniques were used, which today are known as Agile. [3] Although, not knowing what to name and how to classify the way of working with the projects they were still practicing it and knew that it was different from Waterfall. The modern way of an Agile approach and the approach today classified as Agile was officially introduced in 2001 by a group of professional software developers. These developers met to discuss alternative project methodologies and the outcome of this meeting was the Manifesto for Agile Development. Even though the approach was discussed and mapped out by software professionals, the Agile approach of Project Management is adapted by more than IT teams. Marketers, universities, the military, and even the automotive industry are using the Agile methodology to develop and deliver innovative products/services in markets or environments who possesses uncertainty.
Over the years, the Agile approach has turned into several Agile Frameworks suited for different projects and situations. A selection of the most popular Agile Frameworks is Scrum, Kanban, Lean, and XP. [4]
Stage Gate
The hybrid
Application
Limitations
Annotated bibliography
Citation
- ↑ Workfront, Agile Project Management, accessed 10 February 2021, https://www.workfront.com/project-management/methodologies/agile
- ↑ Geraldi, J., Thuesen, C., Oehmen, J. & Stingl, V.. Doing Projects: A Nordic Flavour to Managing Projects, 2nd edition, 2017, p. 71, ISBN: 978-87-7193-076-4.
- ↑ Altexsoft, Agile Project Management: Best Practices and Methodologies, accessed 11 February 2021, https://www.altexsoft.com/whitepapers/agile-project-management-best-practices-and-methodologies/
- ↑ Agile-Mercurial, Comprehensive List of Agile Frameworks, accessed 11 February 2021, https://agile-mercurial.com/2019/02/06/agile-frameworks-fact-sheet/
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