PMcrunch

Fresh perspectives on the world of project management

PMcrunch header image 5






Search Results for project+management+methodology

Small is Beautiful – and Agile is Small

October 3rd, 2007 · 17 Comments

Schumacher was right on years ago in his seminal book “Small is Beautiful”. The subtitle “as if People Mattered” is very appropriate for this comparison between large and small, as the struggle between large and small continues, and by and large people are treated as more important on smaller projects. In the software development field, Agile is small!

[Read more →]

Tags: Project Management Process

Agile and Scrum – New for IT, But Old for Other Industries?

September 24th, 2007 · 16 Comments

Agile Development, or Scrum, is a very popular topic these days, but many contend that it is really nothing new. Here are some examples from several industries where I think you can find elements of scrum.

[Read more →]

Tags: Project Management Process

Should You Replace Your Methods with Agile, or Scrum?

September 18th, 2007 · 9 Comments

Agile Development, or Scrum, is a very popular topic these days. Dr. J. Davidson Frame, a long time PMI Fellow, spoke about it to the New Jersey Chapter of the PMI on 18 September 2007. Organizations do not need to choose one or the other. It is all about goals, and getting from where you are now to the next level.

[Read more →]

Tags: Project Management Process

Scrum and Agile: Is “Traditional Project Management” Needed?

September 8th, 2007 · 1,287 Comments

Scrum or Agile is a hot methodology now, but I think there are a number of things to consider before “replacing” current methodologies with scrum/agile. Here are 6 key points to consider to build a good marriage between management and technology.

[Read more →]

Tags: Project Management Process