Task 1 focuses on understanding when to use an adaptive approach over a predictive, plan-based one. You compare the advantages and disadvantages of both approaches to grasp their respective strengths. Identifying the organizational structures, such as virtual, colocation, matrix structure, and hierarchical setups, that are best suited for adaptive approaches is a key aspect. Additionally, you recognize the organizational process assets and enterprise environmental factors that facilitate the use of adaptive methodologies.
The task ‘Explain when it is appropriate to use an adaptive approach’ includes the following enablers:
- Compare the pros and cons of adaptive and predictive, plan-based projects.
- Identify the suitability of adaptive approaches for the organizational structure (e.g., virtual, colocation, matrix structure, hierarchical, etc.).
- Identify organizational process assets and enterprise environmental factors that facilitate the use of adaptive approaches.
To learn the Task you need:
- Read:
- Sections 2.1, 3.1.4 and A3.8 of the Agile Practice Guide.
- Analyze Figures 14.7 and 15.12 of the Effective Project Management: Traditional, Agile, Extreme, Hybrid by Robert K. Wysocki.
- Watch the video:
3. Test your knowledge to complete the task study.
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