There are nearly 9000 project management techniques used around the world, and we'll go over the top three most effective ones here.
1. Traditional – the most traditional method of working, in which each stage of the project is completed in the following order: gathering requirements, analysing them, designing, developing, testing, and deploying, followed by maintenance. The flow is in the same direction and cannot be reversed, similar to the flow of water in a waterfall. The PM will have no opportunity to review or reverse any steps, and if a flaw is discovered, it will be at the end of the process, which will require the entire process to be reworked. In response to this flaw in this project methodology, the well-known agile methodology was implemented. However, it is still used in organizations where the work is routine and the results are predictable.
2. Agile or Scrum – Despite the fact that scrum is one of the frameworks discussed in agile, project management methodologies have become synonymous with agile due to their sturdiness. Yes, in the agile method, work is done in parallel, which means a review is done at each stage, which we call iteration. This allows for more room for error, saves time, and reduces costs. The work is divided into sprints that take 2 to 4 weeks to complete, and the customer is invited to every sprint review meeting to ensure that the flow meets their expectations. This project management methodology should be used in every dynamic project.
3. Scrum ban – This is another example of combining two methods, this time Scrum and Kanban (ban). Kanban is a method in which everything is visible to all stakeholders and items are posted on a board, allowing the team to choose the work they want to do based on priority and workload. Scrum ban, on the other hand, is based on a sprint model, so it will follow a time-bound model, similar to scrum, with items displayed on a board, similar to Kanban, to limit work in progress, making it an efficient technique. When a project manager prefers a visual overview of the project while still getting things done on time, a scrum ban is the way to go.
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