Project briefs
Small But Mighty: Effective Strategies for Managing Small
Projects
Context-o-Matic:
projects, typically involving up to fifteen team members and lasting one to two years.
These clients often belong to small and medium-sized enterprises and do not have a
Project Management Office (PMO) due to their relatively small project portfolio,
leaving everything in the hands of the project managers. While they have explored
the PRINCE2 and PM 2 methodologies, they find them too complex for their needs.
To accommodate their requirements, these clients should consider adapting the
existing processes, as there are many artifacts involved. They would benefit from
amending the manuals and creating clear instructions for project managers to help
systematize the processes. The projects they handle vary widely, from developing
new products and services to implementing various IT solutions.
Ana:
If they do not have many projects and if they have experienced project managers, they may not have as much reason to worry. Let them work intuitively as they have done so far, especially if their projects were successful, if they work in a familiar domain, or where there is already a lot of routine. However, if the managers change, different projects come in, and new people, there is a risk that the level of success will drop. Until establishing a PMO and introducing more complex procedures or customized methodology, they can use P3.express. It was designed as a minimalist project management method based on fundamental principles, a relatively small number of activities and a minimum number of tracking tools. It is quickly adopted and gives good guidance to the project manager and the team about the steps. In fact, this is its most significant value, you always know what the next step is, and it keeps you engaged. Try it, it is a Quick, Effic and Deliver method.
Take a journey: https://p3.express/
PROS
• Simple
• Adaptable
• It is free and open source with materials available online and without restrictions
• No prior knowledge of project management is required
• Excellent online manual
• Applicable to “traditional” AND “agile projects” with an iterative approach
• Logical structure and schedule of activities
• For license lovers – you can become a P3.express practitioner
CONS
• The methodology is more applicable to internal projects
• Additional interventions are needed to adapt the cycle to projects financed from external sources (EU funds)
• Although it is simple, instructions from a trainer who has used this method can significantly speed up the adoption
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