Week 7(6)

• What should learners be able to discuss by the end of the session?

  Use of project management approaches
• Why is it important to use a suitable project management approach?

  To ensure project success and efficiency
• What is project management (PM)?

  Process of initiating and planning resources
• What are the key processes in project management?

  Initiating, planning, implementing, monitoring
• What distinguishes a project from a constant activity?

  Projects have specific start and end dates
• Why is project management considered expensive?

  Requires investment of time, money, materials
• What does good project management practice ensure?

  Return on investment and project benefits
• What are the four phases of the project life cycle?

  1. Initiation
  2. Planning
  3. Implementation
  4. Completion
• What is the purpose of the initiation phase in project management?

  Feasibility testing and stakeholder discussions
• What is included in the initiation phase?

  Identifying deliverables and considering risks
• What happens during the planning phase of a project?

  Create a project blueprint and detailed plan
• What is the focus during the implementation phase?

  Actual work required by the project team
• What is the goal of the completion phase?

  Client satisfaction and project handover
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of Agile project management?

  Advantages:

  • Quicker delivery of products
  • Less resource waste
  • Rapid adaptation to change

  
  

  Disadvantages:

  • Documentation may be neglected
  • Difficult to measure progress
  • Requires constant communication
• What is SCRUM in project management?

  A framework for resolving complex projects
• What are the four elements of SCRUM?

  Sprint planning, daily SCRUMs, reviews, retrospectives
• What is the role of the Scrum Master?

  Facilitates communication and improves processes
• How does SCRUM relate to Agile methodology?

  SCRUM is often used in tandem with Agile
• What is the significance of constant communication in Agile project management?

  Ensures timely identification of changes and issues
• What is the purpose of the Agile manifesto?

  To unify principles of software development
• What is the duration of each iteration in Agile?

  1–4 weeks
• What happens at the end of each Agile iteration?

  Results are presented to clients
• What are the potential challenges of using Agile methodology?

  Documentation neglect and unclear project ends
• What is the focus of the planning phase in project management?

  Creating a detailed plan of tasks and resources
• What is the main goal of project management methodologies?

  Complete projects on time and within budget
• What is the role of the product owner in SCRUM?

  Prioritizes Sprint tasks and manages backlog
• How does SCRUM optimize predictability in project management?

  By focusing on essential tasks and processes
• What is the significance of the Sprint retrospective in SCRUM?

  To inspect and adapt project processes
• What is the main focus of the Agile methodology?

  Continuous improvement and flexibility
• What is the importance of stakeholder discussions during the initiation phase?

  To assess project feasibility and purpose
• How does the Agile methodology handle changes during a project?

  Welcomes changes even late in development
• What is the purpose of the daily SCRUMs in the SCRUM framework?

  To provide progress updates on tasks
• What is the role of developers in the SCRUM team?

  Self-organized and skilled in product updates
• What is the significance of the Sprint planning meeting?

  To set the next sprint goal
• How does SCRUM encourage creativity in teams?

  By promoting collaboration and idea generation
• What is the importance of client feedback in project management?

  To improve future projects and marketing
• What is the main goal of project management methodologies?

  Complete projects on time and within budget
• What is the role of the product owner in SCRUM?

  Prioritizes Sprint tasks and manages backlog
• How does SCRUM optimize predictability in project management?

  By focusing on essential tasks and processes
• What is the significance of the Sprint retrospective in SCRUM?

  To inspect and adapt project processes