Project Management Report: Processes, Agile Methods, and Applications

This report provides a comprehensive overview of project management processes and agile methodologies. It begins by describing the core processes of project management, including initiation, planning, execution, controlling, and closing. Following this, it details various agile project management methods such as Scrum, Kanban, Lean, and the Dynamic System Development Model (DSDM). A significant portion of the report is dedicated to contrasting these two approaches, highlighting differences in work completion, project control, customer satisfaction, predictability, quality, and transparency. The report further explores the applicability of both project management processes and agile methods, outlining how each can be effectively applied in real-world scenarios, providing examples for different projects. Finally, it concludes by summarizing the key findings and emphasizing the benefits of each approach for successful project outcomes.

Running head: PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Topic- Project Management
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Executive Summary
This report mainly focuses on the processes of project management as well as on the agile
project management method. It is identified that in this report proper discussion about the
procedures of project management as well as agile method is discussed a well as contrasted.
After proper comparison, applicability of both the method is identified and it is analyzed that
both the processes as well as methods are useful in making the project successful.

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction..................................................................................................................................4
2. Project Methods...........................................................................................................................4
2.1 Description of project management processes......................................................................4
2.2 Agile project management methods......................................................................................5
3. Contrast Methods.........................................................................................................................7
4. Applicability..............................................................................................................................10
4.1 Application of project management processes....................................................................10
4.2 Application of Agile project management method..............................................................11
5. Conclusion.................................................................................................................................12
References......................................................................................................................................13

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1. Introduction
The project mainly reflects on the project management processes that are described in
project management body of knowledge as well as agile method. The main of the report is to
compare the project management processes with agile projects management methods in order
discuss the applicability of the methods.
In this assignment both the project management processes as well as agile project
management methods are elaborated as well as contrasted in order to discuss the application of
the processes in the project.
2. Project Methods
2.1 Description of project management processes
The project management processes are generally organized into number of five groups
and they are elaborated below:
Initiation processes: It is identified that in the initiation processes, the project is mainly
authorized for managing the scope of the project so that the project can be completed
successfully on estimated budget as well as time (Larson & Gray, 2013).
Planning processes: Planning processes is considered as one of the significant processes
that mainly occur throughout the project lifecycle. The project planning processes mainly include
scope planning, activity definition, schedule development, resource planning, cost estimation and
more (Kerzner, 2013). In addition to this, it is identified that the planning processes helps in

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facilitating different type processes that include quality planning, communication planning, risk
identification, qualitative risk analysis as well as staff acquisition.
Executing processes: The executing processes mainly consists of various core processes
which include project planning execution, quality assurance, information distribution, team
development, source selection, contract administration and Solicitation.
Controlling processes: In the controlling processes, project performance is generally
measured as well as monitored regularly in order to identify various variances of the plan. It is
identified that variances are generally fed into the control processes in different areas of
knowledge (Fleming & Koppelman, 2016). Controlling process also includes various preventive
actions in order to process as well as facilitate different processes. The controlling processes
mainly include activities that include integrated change control, scope change control, cost
control, scope verification, performance reporting, and quality control as well as risk monitoring
and control.
Closing processes: The closing process generally assists in illustrating the interaction of
various core processes. In the closing phase both contracts as well as administrative closeout
procedure are completed (Mir & Pinnington, 2014). It is identified that the contract closeout is
only done when all the contracts are settled however administrative closure occurs after
generating, gathering as well as information dissemination is completed.
2.2 Agile project management methods
The agile project management methods are elaborated below:
Scrum: Scrum is considered as an agile framework that helps in completing various
types of complex projects. It is identified that this method is originally formalized for software

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development procedures but it generally works for innovative work scope (Conforto et al., 2014).
It is identified that Scrum is considered as one of the simple framework that helps I making
proper as well as effective team collaboration
Kanban: It is one of the popular frameworks that are generally utilized in order to
implement the agile software development properly. It generally requires proper real time
communication for capacity as well as full transparency of work (Spundak, 2014). This method
is also used for managing the product creation as well as emphasis on different continual
delivery which does not burden the development team. This method is also utilized for helping
the teams to work together more effectively.
Lean: The lean method is defined as one of the core idea that is mainly utilized for
eliminating the different value added activities which helps in increasing the customer value. It is
considered as one of the common method in which a project delivered more valuable output
without creating waste (Schwalbe, 2015). The utilization of lean methods helps in rapid growth
of It as well as software market.
Dynamic System Development Model: It is one of the agile delivery frameworks that are
initially utilized as a software development method. This method helps in covering wide range of
activities across the entire project lifecycle that generally includes string governance as well as
foundation (Leach, 2014). This method generally helps in providing four phase of the
framework that includes feasibility and business study, design and build iteration,
implementation as well as functional model

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3. Contrast Methods
The project management process that is detailed in project management body of
knowledge as well as agile project management method are compared as well as contrasted in
the table below:
Characteristics Agile methods Project management
processes
Work completed It is identified that agile
methodology is mainly
utilized for completing the
work that is on the highest
priority list (Dyba, Dingsoyr
& Moe, 2014). It is identified
proper guidelines are set by
the developers according to
which the developers establish
expectations related with
operation.
It is identified that the
processes of project
management that is detailed in
project management body of
knowledge assists applying
project management skills as
well as knowledge within the
project in order to complete
the project successfully on
proper time as well as budget
(Verzuh, 2015).
Project control In project management
processes, it is found that for
controlling scope, issues as
well cost it is very much
important to maintain reports
that is needed for creating n
The agile project management
method helps in controlling
the project properly by
conducting sprint meetings
and by utilizing the Jira usage
that helps in reflecting the

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accurate information about the
progress of the project. The
utilization of project
dashboard is quite useful
(Martinelli & Milosevic,
2016).
visibility of each of the step of
the project for both parties
(Turner, 2016).
Customer Satisfaction The project management
processes helps in planning as
well as executing the project
on proper time and
management (Conforto &
Amaral, 2016). It is identified
that completing project on
proper time and budget helps
in enhancing the satisfaction
of the customers.
With the help of agile project
management method various
working functionalities of the
project is elaborated that
enhances customer satisfaction
(Kerzner, 2017). This method
is also helpful in delivering
product as well as services
quickly for keeping various
customers engaged as well as
involved within the projects.
Predictable One of the most important
benefits of utilizing project
management processes is that
it helps in planning the project
activities that further assists in
analyzing the needs that is
It is identified that in agile
project management method,
each of the sprint is a fixed
duration and therefore the
budget can be predicted. It is
found that that budget depends

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required to be accomplished
Proper planning helps in
making the budget as well as
time-period of the project
predictable so that it can be
completed successfully
(Hornstein, 2015).
on the amount of work that is
performed by the team
(Nicholas & Steyn, 2017).
Quality The project planning
processes helps in completing
the activities of the project
effectively which further
assists in enhancing the
project quality.
With the help of agile
methods, the project is broken
down into number of
manageable units and the
project team generally focuses
on testing, high quality
development, testing as well
as collaboration which further
assists in enhancing the
quality of the project.
Transparency The project management
process that is detailed in
project management body of
knowledge does not help in
providing proper transparency
to the project (Leach, 2014).
An agile approach helps in
providing unique opportunity
to the clients that involved
within the project from
iteration planning to
prioritizing features of the

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project (Heldman, 2015).
4. Applicability
4.1 Application of project management processes
There are number of application of project management processes which are elaborated
below:
Definition of project in detail: The project planning processes helps in detailing the
entire activities of the project. It helps in elaborating the activities that are required to be
completed in each process that include initiation, planning, execution as well as closure.
Identification of project management team: The activities that will be used in the
project management processes helps in providing a clear idea about the individuals or resources
that are required for completed the task or activities of the project (Verzuh, 2015). Thus it is
analyzed that project management processes assists in identifying the resources or project team
that are needed for executing the project successfully.
Assist in project performance: With the help of project management processes, the
project manager tracks the activities of the project that are completed (Kerzner, 2013). In
addition to this, the budgets as well as schedule are also analyzed in order to ensure that the
project activities are on the right track and they are executing successfully which further ensures
that the project is performing well.
Improves monitoring and control of project: The project management processes helps
in monitoring as well as controlling the project activities properly (Mir & Pinnington, 2014).
With the help of the processes proper schedule for the project can be created and that assts in

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creating a project performance report by analyzing the performance of the project activities
properly.
4.2 Application of Agile project management method
The applications of agile project management method are elaborated below:
Scrum: The Scrum approach in project management helps in enabling the organization
of software development for prioritizing the work that is broken down into different manageable
chunks. It is identified that scrum helps in communicating as well as collaborating with the
individuals who are generally involved in project work (Martinelli & Milosevic, 2016). This
method is proved as one of the widely adopted method which helps in achieving the software
agility of the project as it assists in delivering as well as responding to different feedback and
also helps in enhancing the business value by ensuring the needs of the customers.
Kanban: It is one of the agile methods which are considered as one of the scheduling as
well as project management system. It is mainly utilized in order to enhance the flexibility of the
project (Leach, 2014). This method can be utilized if an urgent request for implementation is
present as it provides continuous flow of tasks. The visualization of the workflow metrics can be
identified with the help of Kanban method for enhancing project efficiency.
Lean: It is identified that Lean method utilizes data driven methods for managing
projects so that proper focus can be helpful in improving the procedure. This approach helps in
improving quality, empowered cross-functional teams, data analysis, enhanced customer value as
well as assist in eliminating waste by efficiently utilizing employee time, materials as well as
various types of financial resources.

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Dynamic System Development Model: DSDM is one of the agile method software that
helps in managing as well as empowering teams to make proper time sensitive as well as critical
project level decisions (Hornstein, 2015). It is identified that proper design as well as
development is created with the help of this method as development is totally driven by iterative
feedback of the users. Proper as well as continuous integration as well as quality assurance
testing is generally conducted with the help of this method in the project lifecycle.
5. Conclusion
It can be concluded from the entire assignment that both agile project management
method as well as project management processes that is detailed from project management body
of knowledge is quite advantageous. It is identified that both the project management processes
as well as agile method is contrasted which helps in reflecting the applicability of both the
processes as well as method. The applicability of the agile methods as well as project
management processes is very much helpful in gaining proper knowledge about theory
usefulness n different types of projects.