Progressive elaboration and Rolling Wave Planning in waterfall Project Management methodology

Project Management / By / December 17, 2020

In the image we have a Work Breakdown Structure organized by phases, in which the activities in phase 1 are more detailed, i.e. they have a greater granularity, than the activities in the subsequent phases The progressive elaboration, or Rolling Wave Planning, consists in planning at a very detailed level the activities that are closest to us in time, and planning in a less detailed way the activities that are later in time. It is an extremely logical and resource […]

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3 reasons why Agile is NOT the solution to your project management problems

Project Management / By / February 25, 2020

Companies that fail to implement a project management methodology in the company adopt agile. Have you tried to introduce a project management methodology in the company, but the result was catastrophic? Have you heard that with the agile methodology it is possible to have a shorter time to market for your software project and do you believe it? Your projects that you have tried to manage with a traditional PM methodology such as PMP or Prince2 have all ended up late and

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Progressive processing and Rolling Wave Planning in traditional Project Management methodologies

Project Management / By / March 11, 2022

For the English version click here In the image we have a Work Breakdown Structure organized by phases, in which the activities in phase 1 are more detailed, that is, have a greater granularity, than the activities in the subsequent phases. Rolling Wave Planning consists in planning at a very detailed level the activities that are closest to us in time, and planning in a less detailed way the activities that are further away in time. It is an extremely logical and efficient concept to use.

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Agile doesn't necessarily mean faster or cheaper

Project Management / By / February 19, 2019

The agile approach to project management does not necessarily mean saving time or costs. The very idea that requirements can be continually refined contains within it the possibility of infinite work cycles and possible reworks with the consequent unpredictability of the completion times of a project. Agile is in fashion. It is an attractive concept according to which projects can be managed without the need to apply the principles and techniques of waterfall project management.

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Project management certifications

Project Management / By / February 19, 2019

In my project management experience I have taken 2 project management certifications: Prince2 first level and the PMP certification. I have also studied some agile methodologies for a while but without finding the motivation to take the certification. In my experience I have found a much greater completeness in the PMI and Prince2 waterfall methodologies compared to the agile methodologies and although neither of the two alone can be considered sufficient, the study of both can be considered a baggage of technical knowledge

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Points in common between Scrum and Prince2

Project Management / By / December 11, 2021

Usually, we tend to highlight the differences between waterfall and agile methodologies. But it is also interesting to note the common points: for example, 'product planning'. One of the mantras of the agile methodology is the ability to complete portions of potentially usable product. To do this, sprint planning is necessary, which consists of grouping a series of functionalities to be developed and delivered within the time frame of the sprint. Prince2 instead provides that the planning of the entire project is done starting from the identification

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