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Project Management Methodologies
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Introduction
The purpose of this essay is to suggest a particular project management methodology for
three organizations to bring in the much needed changes in the organization. Methodology is a
discipline or a system of methods that are used in a particular area or activity in order to bring a
much needed change in that particular area. It is a systematic and a theoretical analysis of the
different methods that can be applied in a project or in an organization as a whole (Thiemich and
Puhlmann 2013). One of the most vital tasks that an organization must address is to identify and
choose a proper project management methodology that will be used for managing the different
projects of the organization. The needs of different organization differ and therefore, the choice
of the project management methodology differs as well. There are a number of benefits of having
a proper project management methodology, which includes properly defining the role of project
manager in a project, the role of different team members in successful implementation of a
project and so on. The use of a proper methodology in managing a project associated with an
organization helps in effective decision making. It furthermore helps in saving a considerable
amount of time and money. The project scope remains in control and the use of a proper project
methodology helps in elimination of the chances of scope creep in a project. Furthermore, the
client of the organization knows what to expect which makes the proper project delivery even
easier (Kerzner and Kerzner 2017). The purpose of this essay is to suggest different project
methodologies for Organization A, B and C. All the three organization differ in size and
structure and therefore, the methodology for the organization will be suggested according to the
business requirements of these organizations. The following paragraphs give a detailed
explanation of the chosen project management methodologies for the three different
organizations.

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Recommendation of Methodology for organization A
The goal of Organization A is to develop markets in the North and South America and for
that the organization needs to expand the manufacturing operations in Brazil as well. The
organization is planning to set up sales and marketing division for establishing a low cost and
high tech manufacturing plan. For doing so, the organization needs a speedy implementation of
project management methodology and establishment of a local project team. The organization
currently has 2100 employees and has headquarters in USA. The company manufactures high
level tech and high volume memory chips. The organization is currently using the capability
Maturity model integration framework. A proper project management methodology is to be
suggested for the organization so that it can easily set up a low cost and the high tech
manufacturing plant along with a local project team.
The implementation of project management methodology is considered to be a
management level activity as the choice of project management methodology determines the
successful implementation of a project. The choice of project management methodology mainly
depends on the project manger or the program manager of the organization as they have a
detailed knowledge about the different project needs.
The aim of this organization is to set up a high tech and a low cost plant. In order to set
up a low cost plant, it is very essential to implement the project with proper monitoring, which is
a characteristic of both PRINCE2 and PMBOK project management methodology (Remington
and Pollack 2016). PRINCE2 is a process based method that was developed by the Office of
government Commerce in UK and is adopted internationally, while PMNBOK is developed by
the project management institute and is a guide to project management Since this project

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management methodology is widely used across the world, it would be easier for the local team
of Brazil to adopt this methodology. This will helps in easier project implementation. This
project management methodology as of now can be implemented only for the Brazil project as it
needs to develop a local project team and a low cost project plant.
The implementation plan for this project and the chosen methodology is to divide the
entire project in certain manageable units (Harrison and Lock 2017). The PMBOK methodology
is based on five principles, themes and processes that can be tailored according to the needs of
the project. Therefore, this project methodology is suggested for organization A as it has a
number of tailored objectives, which includes development of a high tech plant in a low cost.
Since the staffs of the organization will be on secondment for 6 to 12 months for setting up the
new operation, speedy implementation of the project is necessary. The PMBOK project
methodology ensures that the project is implemented in a controlled environment according to
the project plan and therefore it would not be a problem to develop a high tech and low cost
manufacturing plant in Brazil. The PMBOK is chosen for this project since one of the constraints
of the project is to develop a low cost project (Rose 2013). However, in PRINCE2, since each
phases of the project is implemented in a controlled environment, the phases become lengthy and
costly (Bentley 2012). Time taken to implement the project is increased as well.
However, there are certain issues that the organization might encounter while
implementing the project using the particular project methodology. There are certain underlying
problems associated with the use of PMBOK (Obrutsky 2015). It merely serves as a guide or rule
for project management and may not apply to all types of project (Snyder and Dionisio 2017).
Therefore, this methodology is suggested only for this particular project. Another problem that is
faced while implementing a project using PMBOK is that the project fails to accept any change

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request. There is no scope of change after the project has started its execution. In order to address
this difficulty, it is recommended that a thoroughly checked project plan is prepared at the
beginning of the project.
There are a number of benefits that will add to the organization A with the choice of this
particular project methodology. The use of PMBOK project methodology guarantees the timely
delivery of a project, which is a must need for this project. Since PMBOK is built around a plan
driven approach of project implementation (Deshpande, Beecham and Richardson 2013).
While choosing this particular project methodology, it is assumed that no changes in the
project scope will occur while implementation of the project. It is also assumed that the local
project team that will be set up has a sound knowledge about PMBOK (Lianying, Jing and
Xinxing 2012). This project is assumed to be a project with low level uncertainty and therefore
PMBOK is considered to be the best project methodology for this particular project of
organization A.
Selected methodology for organization B
The company director of the organization B was mainly concerned due to increment in
the number of projects that is generally undertaken. It is found that this project can generally
enhance financial risks within the organization. As a result agile project management
methodology is mainly suggested to the organization that will generally suit for assessing risks
and for allowing the organizational team for reviewing viability of each of the project at each
stage before proceeding to the next stage of the project (Dyba, Dingsoyrand Moe2014). It is
identified that implementation of project management methodology is generally considered as
one of the management level activity as the project management methodology is implemented

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within an organization with the help of the higher authorities of the organization. The people
who are involved within the project mainly include the project manager as well as other
members from the higher authorities of the organization.
Yes, the agile project management methodology is implemented in its entirety within
organization B. This is mainly reflected with the help of the steps that are generally used for
implementing the agile project management methodology. The steps involved within agile
project management methodology are discussed. The first step deals with establishment of
governance body (Confortoet al. 2014).It is identified that the risks or challenges that the
organization B is facing is mainly due to the change management efforts and it is quite essential
to track as well as avoid the risks. For this proper interaction with the stakeholders as well as
customers of the organization is conducted. Open communication as well as collaboration is
considered as one of the key principle in the implementation of agile methodology. The second
step of implementing agile methodology defines iteration (Spundak 2014).The project tasks
must be broken as well as assigned to different individuals for deciding what the timeline is
needed for successfully finishing the project. It is found that this generally helps in allowing
proper incremental progress while tracking impediments as well as dependencies.
In the third step, meetings are held. Consistency as well as communication generally
helps in enhancing the success of a project and this daily stand up is considered as of the
opportunity for the ream member for discussing about the roadblocks that they mainly foresee
for completing the project tasks (Dyba, Dingsoyr and Moe 2014). In the last of implementing
agile methodology, sprint retrospective are ended. It is necessary to review the changes that are
done in the present phase before moving to the next. This continuous learning cycle assists in
refining processes and generally contributes for future success.

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The risks that is faced in implementing the agile project management methodology within
organization mainly including difficulty in finding expert that have proper knowledge of agile
methodology, maintain level of communication within the project team, brining change within
the current process of the organization (Serrador and Pinto 2015). In addition to this, risks due to
unfamiliarity of external departments can occur within the organization.
In order to address the difficulties that is faced in attempting the methodology it is quite
necessary to reflect the reasons that are behind the challenges. The challenges are addressed by
reflecting the knowledge of the experts, size of the team, changes are difficult to address as well
as unfamiliarity of techniques that is present within the external departments.
It is identified that there are number of benefits of agile project management
methodology due to which it is used in organization B. The use of agile project management
methodology helps in resolving the risks that the organization B faces (Stare 2014). This
methodology also helps in reviewing viability of each stage of the project before moving to the
next. In addition to this, the use of agile project methodology also helps in enhancing project
control, customer satisfaction as well as product quality.
Selected methodology for organization C
The organization C mainly helps in providing number of financial services as well as
advice in area including taxation, financial planning, fund management as well as retirement
planning. The organization is very much confident that they are getting good result but the
organization is generally looking for a project management methodology for improving their
performance (Pyzdek and Keller 2014). Therefore, the selected project management
methodology for organization C is six sigma. Six Sigma is a quality control project methodology

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that was originally developed in 1986 by Motorola with an aim of reducing the manufacturing
defects of the organization. The organization C needs a project management methodology that
will improve their productivity, improve the project quality and employee morale. It is found that
the management of the organization will generally get involved with the implementation of Six-
sigma methodology within the organization C.
It is found that the six-sigma methodology is implemented in its entirety, which is mainly
reflected with the implementation step that is mainly followed by the organization. It is found
that in the first step the organization C requires to implement proper continuous improvement
initiative within the organization (Evans and Lindsay 2014). In the second step, the resources of
the project are properly assigned and then the activities of the project are prioritized. After the
prioritization of activities, the organization establishes proper ownership by appointing project
committee who is mainly responsible for the entire team of the project. Proper governance
needs to be maintained for establishing proper business quality council who generally helps in
resolving hurdles related with the business. In the last step of Six-sigma implementation,
rewards as well as recognition plays a great role in ensuring that the project team is satisfied in
their role that is assigned to them.
The challenges that the organization mainly faces due to the implementation of Six-sigma
methodology within the organization mainly includes lack of leadership commitment, improper
understanding about the methodology, and poor execution due to ineffective leadership. It is
quite difficult for project management methodology to embrace six sigma, as it generally needs
proper investment of time in conducting process improvement projects as well as in training
employees. Implementation of six sigma generally requires time for finishing it successfully
(Manville et al. 2012).

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The difficulties that is faced in attempting the implementation of Six sigma methodology
mainly includes complainants, challenges with the people as well as challenges faced during
implementation (Drohomeretski et al. 2014). It of found that the challenges that is mainly faced
during implementation is mainly reflected that the defined scope is incorrect, absence of proper
resources as well as difficulty in embracing time. The challenges can also be addressed by
reflecting that the time that is required for implementing six-sigma methodology is huge.
The main advantages of six-sigma project management methodology are that it helps in
improving the performance of the business. Due to the implementation of sig sigma, the number
of dissatisfied customers of the organization will generally be reduced (Pyzdek and Keller
2014).The tools and techniques that are associated with six sigma generally assists in developing
the employees of the organization. Additionally, the utilization of six sigma helps in reducing the
defect rate and assists in decreasing the number of suppliers within the entire business.
Conclusion
The essay gave an overview of the suitable project management process that is needed to
be undertaken by three different organizations in order to successfully implement the projects.
The use of proper project methodology ensures successful execution of a project and therefore
identifying a particular methodology for a particular project is a complex task. It is generally the
responsibility of the project manager or the program manager to choose a particular project
methodology. Since the aim or goal of every project is different, the use of project management
methodologies differs from project to project. For choosing an accurate project management
methodology, it is very essential to properly evaluate the project needs. For organization A,
PMBOK guide is chosen as the company will be taking the help of their own staffs and therefore,

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a proper guidance for project implementation is necessary. Therefore, PMBOK guide is chosen
as an accurate project methodology. For organization B, the risks associated with organization
were needed to be addressed and therefore agile methodology is chosen. For organization C,
continuous improvement was necessary and therefore Six Sigma methodology is chosen.

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Appendix
Figure 1: Representing Agile Project Methodology
Figure 2: Representing PMBOK Model

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Figure 3: Representing Six Sigma Model