18 Questions
What does traditional project management approach use for management and solving problems?
Orthodox tools and techniques
What is a key aspect of project management that Meredith and Mantel added to the traditional approach?
Client expectations
What is the primary focus of traditional project management in terms of project outcomes?
Meeting project specifications
What is the outcome of using traditional project management tools and techniques?
Accurately predicted outcomes
What is a common misconception about traditional project management?
It focuses on meeting client expectations
What is the primary goal of traditional project management?
To apply knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to meet client requirements
What were the initial methods used by IT teams to manage projects?
Labour intensive manual processes and Excel sheet based practices
What was the main issue faced by the company with increasing projects?
Difficulty in tracking project progress and issues
Why did the IT team develop an in-house IT Project Management System (ITPMS)?
Because readymade tools did not fit the company's project management style
What was the outcome of the search for a project management tool?
The IT team developed an in-house tool
What was the main challenge with readymade project management tools?
All of the above
What is the benefit of using a project management system?
To have real-time information on project progress
What is the primary objective of an organisation in developing stable and predictable work processes?
To increase predictability and stability
What are the three important goals that all project management types focus on?
Time, quality, and cost
Why do project managers develop repeatable templates specific to their industry?
To increase quality, lower costs, and delivery time
What are the different approaches to organizing and completing project activities?
Phased, lean, iterative, and incremental
What are the four key aspects that need to be aligned for project success, according to a 2017 study?
The four 'P's
What is the primary focus of product-based project planning?
On project outcomes and deliverables
Test your knowledge of traditional project management, a widely applicable approach that uses established tools and techniques to deliver predictable outcomes. Learn about the principles, methods, and best practices of traditional project management.
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