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METHODOLOGIES

Project Management Methodologies


A
project management methodology is a assessment might occur before detailed esti-
standardized approach to the tasks mates are attempted, but the risks affect the
and deliverables of a project. It pre- estimates. Assessment might occur after
scribes the progression of project activities detailed estimates and scheduling, but the
and tasks from project scope to planning, exe- schedule and number of critical path items
cution, and closure. There are several different affect the risk. Either way, the process needs to
project methodologies used today, and the be iterative, where estimates are revised based
phases for each project management method- on risks and risks are revised based on esti-
ology may differ in name. The activities and mates and scheduling.
deliverables required during the different The type of methodology you choose to
phases may vary in order and detail, but each manage your individual projects will be
project basically requires the same activities be dependent on the focus of your organization,
performed. the level of effort involved, and the complex-
One major distinction in methodologies is ity of the particular project. Many companies
whether they are resource-driven or schedule- have a project methodology they have adopted
driven. A resource-driven approach calculates to fit the unique needs and culture of their
duration based on resource costs and avail- enterprise.
ability. Any adjustments to duration are made The following pages provide two different
for all tasks performed by a given resource. representations of a project management
Schedule-driven planning, which is used in methodology:
this course, works from a detailed set of tasks  A table that includes a listing of the project
and effort estimates. Adjustments are made phases and their deliverables
on a task-by-task basis, and the availability of
 A flowchart showing the actions and
all resources performing the tasks has to be
decision loops in a resource-driven
considered.
methodology
Another consideration in methodologies is
the role and place of risk assessment. Risk

Appendix B
Phases and Deliverables
Project: System:

Project Manager: Project Owner:

Phase Deliverables

Scope definition Who, what, where, why, when, and how. Focus on why and
what, with others at high level.
1. Project concept document
1.1. Project Goals
2. Stakeholder requirements, interests, roles
2.1. Project ownership
3. Project boundaries
3.1. Project assumptions
3.1.1. What is included
3.1.2. What is excluded
3.2. Role definition
3.3. Project Risks
3.3.1. Business risks
3.3.2. Technology risks
3.4. Project priorities
4. Business requirements
4.1. Balanced scorecard
4.2. Business need definition
5. Functional/technical requirements
5.1. Success criteria
6. Deliverables
6.1. Project schedule and milestones
7. Top-down budget
7.1. Resources needed

IT Professional’s Guide to Project Management


Phases and Deliverables (cont.)
Phase Deliverables
Planning How scope will be achieved, with detailed activities and esti-
mates of time (when) and cost, and assigned resources (who).
1. Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
2. Risk assessment
3. Estimates
3.1. Time
3.2. Cost
3.3. Effort
4. Project schedule
5. Bottom-up budget
6. Vendor management plan
6.1. Vendor selection criteria
6.2. Vendor contracts
6.3. Vendor performance criteria
7. Resource management plan
7.1. Responsibility matrix
8. Communication plan
9. Quality Management plan
9.1. Escalation procedure
10. Project management plan
10.1. Activity list organized into WBS
10.2. Schedule
10.3. Resource requirement
10.4. Cost profile
10.5. Risk analysis
10.6. Deliverables list
10.7. Benefit statement, matching deliverables to benefits
10.8. Change-control process
10.9. Project roles and responsibilities
10.10. Critical success factors
10.11. Project metrics
10.12. Termination strategy

Appendix B
Phases and Deliverables (cont.)
Phase Deliverables
Execution Distinguish between project activities (development, testing,
etc.) and project management. Emphasise team management,
and activity tracking and reporting.
1. Project status reports
2. Budget variance reports
3. Earned value reports
4. Project and issue tracking reports
5. Change requests
6. Quality testing reports

Closure Debrief, review time and cost performance, celebrate, compile


lessons learned, plan for future activities.
1. Project Review Report
1.1. Project description
1.2. Measures for success
1.3. Lessons learned
1.4. Variances in time and budget

IT Professional’s Guide to Project Management


Project Management Methodology Flow Chart

Appendix B

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