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Running Head: PROJECT MANAGEMENT METHODOLOGIES & TOOLS 1

PROJECT MANAGEMENT METHODOLOGIES & TOOLS 5

PROJECT MANAGEMENT METHODOLOGIES & TOOLS

Mekdes Asaminew

Rasmussen College

05/16/2020

FAQ document

What are project management tools?

These are the instruments which project managers use to plan, execute as well as manage plans in one centralized virtual location. These tools vary from team to team depending on the tasks to be performed in the project. The project management tools include; project management software, real-time instant messaging tool, knowledge base tool and file sharing tool.

What is project management software?

This is computer software which helps the project team members to collaborate during the project, plan all their activities as well as to record all the collected data.

What is a real-time instant messaging tool?

It is a tool that allows team members of a particular project to talk and video call with colleagues in real time. This tool helps improve collaboration of the team members and allows all people to collectively provide their opinions on different matters during carrying out the project.

What is knowledge base tool?

It involves a search database that allows individual to store the combined wisdom of the team members and ensures that the information is accessible to all members

What is a file sharing tool?

It is a tool which allows people to save sync and share files. It ensures that all the documents provided by team members are well stored and easily retrievable for future reference. (Bilal.et.al, 2017)

What are project management methodologies?

Project management methodologies are basically the different techniques which are used to approach a given project; every methodology of project management has its unique process and workflow. They are classified into “traditional or sequential methodologies, agile methodologies, the change management methodologies and process-based methodologies.”

What are the traditional or sequential methodologies?

These are the methods of managing a project which involve a sequence of tasks which lead to the final deliverables and project managers are required to ensure that the tasks are worked on them in a given order. The methodologies classified under this category include;

· Waterfall project management methodology; involves completing a certain task before beginning another task in a linked sequence of objects which adds up to the general goal. It is used in projects that create physical objects like building a computer.

· Critical path method; it involves prioritizing and allocating available raw materials to ensure the most crucial task is done as well as rescheduling lower priority task.

· Critical chain project management; involves a technique for putting main concentration on the needed materials.

What are agile methodologies?

These are project management methodologies which prioritize on shorter iterative cycles and flexibility. They are categorized into;

· Scrum; involves a framework where the team members are led by a scrum master who clears away all challenges to ensure that tasks are carried out.

· Kanban; involves implementing agile depending on the team members capacity to work.

What are the change management methodologies?

There are techniques of managing project with an extra focus on managing changes such as risk planning and controlling changes when it happens (Chandna.et.al, 2019). The methods that fall under this category include;

· Event chain methodology; involves preparing for risks that lie out of the project’s compass.

· Extreme project management; involves managing huge changes and moving ahead to complete the project.

What is process-based methodologies?

These are methodologies of managing projects which state that the project tasks are compilations of processes. They include;

· Lean; it is a methodology which concentrates on streamlining the processes of the project as well as cutting out wastes.

· Six sigma; involves looking to advance the process quality through using statistics to measure defects presents and eliminate them.

References

Bilal, H. A., Amjad, S., & Ilyas, M. (2017). A Comparative Study of Global Software Development Tools Supporting Project Management Activities. International Journal of Education and Management Engineering, 7(6), 32. Retrieved from http://j.mecs-press.net/ijeme/ijeme-v7-n6/IJEME-V7-N6-4.pdf

Chandna, K., Vine, M. M., Snelling, S., Harris, R., Smylie, J., & Manson, H. (2019). Principles, approaches, and methods for evaluation in Indigenous contexts: a grey literature scoping review. Canadian Journal of Program Evaluation, 34(1). Retrieved from https://cjc-rcc.ucalgary.ca/index.php/cjpe/article/view/43050