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A balanced matrix structure combines a functional structure with a project-based approach.
A balanced matrix structure combines a functional structure with a project-based approach.
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Match the following organisation structure with their main characteristic:
Match the following organisation structure with their main characteristic:
Matrix Structure = Teams report to both functional and project managers. Projectized Structure = Entirely organized around projects with full authority to the project manager. Composite Structure = Combines both functional and projectized approaches. Functional Structure = Groups resources by specialization or expertise.
In a projectized organization, team members are usually allocated to projects for extended periods.
In a projectized organization, team members are usually allocated to projects for extended periods.
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Which of the following is an example of Organizational Process Assets (OPAs)?
Which of the following is an example of Organizational Process Assets (OPAs)?
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Agile methodologies help in reducing _____ by allowing continuous feedback and adaptation.
Agile methodologies help in reducing _____ by allowing continuous feedback and adaptation.
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What are the key benefits of Agile Project management?
What are the key benefits of Agile Project management?
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Study Notes
Agile Project Management
- Org. Cultures & Styles: Shared vision, mission, and values; risk tolerance; code of conduct, work ethics, and working hours; operational environment.
- Org. Communication: Effective communication is a key factor for successful projects; communication with stakeholders and project teams.
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Org. Structures: Functional, weak matrix, balanced matrix, strong matrix, projectized, and composite structures.
- Functional: Functional managers manage functional projects.
- Weak Matrix: Functional managers still manage the project;
- Balanced Matrix: Functional and project managers share project management.
- Strong Matrix: Project manager responsible for the project;
- Projectized: Project-specific managers;
- Composite: Hybrid structure, mixing functional and project approaches.
- Functional Structure: Project manager allocated to a specific project.
- Work style: Coordinators have limited freedom for decision-making but coordinate the work; Expeditors coordinate the work.
- Projectized Organization: Teams are specifically created/classified for projects.
- Composite Style: A mixture of functional and matrix project structures.
- Balanced Matrix Structure: Combines functional and project-based structures.
- Organizational Process Assets: Templates, standards, knowledge bases, historical information, and lessons learned which are assets used within an organization, processes, and procedure.
- Enterprise Environmental Factors: Internal and external factors that can influence projects (e.g., infrastructure, HR skill, market conditions, and political climate).
Project Life Cycle (PLC)
- Project Team: Groups of individuals working together to complete a project.
- Project Life Cycle (PLC) Phases: A series of phases from start to finish.
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Important PLC Types:
- Predictive/Plan-Driven: Planning-centric approach.
- Iterative & Incremental: Work in phases, refining as you go.
- Adaptive/Change-Driven (Agile): Adapts to change; responding to the evolving needs of the project.
- Characteristics of PLC: Starting, predicative life cycle, Waterfall Model, Prototyping.
Agile Project Management Benefits
- Benefits of Agile Project Management: Better product quality, customer satisfaction, more control, risk reduction, and faster ROI.
- Agile Team: Self-empowered, collaborative teams.
- Agile Development Benefits: Visibility, adaptability, risk management, business value, Agile Triangle (scope, time, cost, and quality).
- Agile vs. Traditional: Agile's scope, time, cost, and quality are dynamic vs. the fixed qualities of traditional projects.
Reasons for Agile Software Development
- Ambiguous Requirements: Agile handles inevitable changes well, as opposed to fixed and comprehensive planning.
- Frequent Reflection: Agile processes allow flexibility, frequent change, and continuous review, which promotes quality.
- Manifesto for Agile Software Development: Focuses on individuals and interactions, working software, customer collaboration, and responding to change.
Agile Methodologies
- Agile Methodologies (e.g., XP, Scrum, DSDM, Kanban, Lean): Agile methodologies are iterative and adapt quickly to circumstances; they combine different iterative and incremental development techniques.
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Test your knowledge on Agile Project Management with this quiz covering organizational cultures, communication strategies, and structural frameworks. Learn about different types of organizational structures like functional and matrix systems, and how they influence project management effectiveness.
