Project Management Methodologies: Find the Ideal One for Your Team

Project management is not a “one size fits all” task. This module discusses several popular methodologies, each with their advantages and disadvantages, so you can choose the one that best suits a project.

Project management methodologies

1.Waterfall:

• Traditional approach with linear and sequential phases.
• Ideal for projects with clear and defined requirements from the beginning.

2. Agile:

• Collaborative and iterative work with frequent tests.
• Focused on adaptability and continuous improvement.

- Approaches within Agile: - Scrum: Framework focused on short sprints with clear deliverable results. Encourages team collaboration and responsibility.

• Kanban: Use visual dashboards to manage the status of work in progress. Makes it easier to identify bottlenecks and improve efficiency.

3. Six Sigma:

• Methodology focused on reducing variations and improving quality.
• Follows the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control) approach.

4. Read:

• Eliminates waste to improve quality and streamline processes.
• Use the Kanban system to manage production efficiently.

5. Lean Sigma:

• Combine Lean and Six Sigma to save money, improve quality and speed up processes.

A PM should know these different agile approaches, so that they can select and apply the one they consider appropriate to the team they are leading and the project they are tackling.