Project Management

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Project Management

PMI empowers professionals like you to excel in every career stage through world-class learning, gold standard certifications, and an expansive global community.

Project Management Approaches

There are all types of projects across various industries, which means each one needs to be tailored according to its unique needs. So, Project Managers often rely on one of three primary approaches.

Predictive Project Management

  • Best for when project and product requirements are well-defined and stable at the beginning.
  • Emphasizes detailed planning and execution based on initial requirements.
  • Follows a traditional model where each phase is completed before the next one begins.
Adaptive Project Management
  • Ideal for projects where requirements are subject to high level of uncertainty and volatility and are likely to change throughout a project.
  • Uses an iterative and incremental approach, allowing more flexibility and adaptation.
  • Encourages continuous collaboration and embraces change as a natural part of the process.
Hybrid Project Management
  • Combines aspects of both predictive and adaptive approaches.
  • Ideal for projects with varying degrees of certainty and flexibility.
  • Allows for some project elements to be well-defined and constant while others are subject to change.

All these approaches have benefits and are ideal in different project scenarios. So, it’s up to Project Managers and their teams to decide which will lead to the most effective and successful completion of their project.

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