2.13. Determine appropriate project methodology / methods and practices

Determine Appropriate Project Methodology / Methods and Practices Task includes the following enablers:

• Assess project needs, complexity, and magnitude
• Recommend project execution strategy (e.g., contracting, finance)
• Recommend a project methodology/approach (i.e., predictive, agile, hybrid)
• Use iterative, incremental practices throughout the project life cycle (e.g., lessons learned, stakeholder engagement, risk)

To learn the Determine Appropriate Project Methodology / Methods and Practices Task, you need:

1. In the PMBOK Guide 7^th Edition, read chapters 3.7, 3.11 (part ‘Standard’,) and 3, 4 (part ‘PMBOK’).
2. Read chapters 1.1, 1.5, 1.7, 1.9-1.11, 2.6, 5.1, 5.2, 5.6, 5.15, 5.17, 5.23, and 9 (Development approach, Lessons learned, Risk management plan, Schedule management plan, Stakeholder engagement plan) in the Process Groups: A Practice Guide.
3. Read chapter 3 in the Agile Practice Guide.
4. Watch and read an appropriate visual on PMIllustrated.com.
5. Watch the video:

6. Test your knowledge to complete the study of the task.