Project Management Methodologies - 1.4/6 FOUNDATIONS OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT Flashcards
You will learn about the different project management methodologies and approaches and which is most effective for a given project.
Name and describe the two different types of project methodologies
Linear and Iterative.
Linear - means the previous phase of task has to be completed before the next can start. Each step is completed in order and is committed to the agreed upon specific results.
Iterative - some of the phases and tasks will overlap or happen at the same time that other tasks are being worked on.
What are 2 of the most popular project management methodologies?
Water and Agile
What is lean six sigma and what are it’s uses?
The uses for lean six sigma are common in projects that have goals to save money, improve quality, and move through processes quickly. The tools used in Lean, such as Kanban boards and 5S, build quality in processes from the beginning. Products developed using Lean methods are then inspected or tested using Six Sigma standards. The products that do not meet these standards are rejected.
What are the 5 phases of the lean six sigma approach?
Define - define the project goal and what it will take to meet it
Measure - measure how the current process is performing so that you can map out the current process and locate exactly where the problems are and what kind of effect the problem has on the
process.
Analyze - identify gaps and issues.
Improve - present findings and modify improvements
Control - learning form the work you did upfront and continue to monitor so the problem doesn’t repeat
What is DMAIC for?
DMAIC focuses on date and is a strategy for process improvement, meaning you’re trying to figure out where the problems are in the current process and fix them so that everything runs smoothly.
What is the main principle of LEAN methodology?
The main principle in Lean methodology is the removal of waste within an operation. By optimizing process steps and eliminating waste, only value is added at each phase of production.
Today, the Lean Manufacturing methodology recognizes eight types of waste within an operation. They are:
defects, excess processing, overproduction, waiting, inventory, transportation, motion, and non-utilized talent. In the manufacturing industry, these types of waste are often attributed to issues such as:
Lack of proper documentation
Lack of process standards
Not understanding the customers’ needs
Lack of effective communication
Lack of process control
Inefficient process design
Failures of management
These same issues create waste in project management.
The 5S method includes these five steps:
Sort: Remove all items not needed for current production operations and leave only the bare essentials.
Set in order: Arrange needed items so that they are easy to use. Label items so that anyone can find them or put them away.
Shine: Keep everything in the correct place. Clean your workspace every day.
Standardize: Perform the process in the same way every time.
Sustain: Make a habit of maintaining correct procedures and instill this discipline in your team.
What is Six Sigma?
Six Sigma is a methodology used to reduce variations by ensuring that quality processes are followed every time. The term “Six Sigma” originates from statistics and generally means that items or processes should have 99.9996% quality.
The seven key principles of Six Sigma are:
Always focus on the customer.
Identify and understand how the work gets done. Understand how work really happens.
Make your processes flow smoothly.
Reduce waste and concentrate on value.
Stop defects by removing variation.
Involve and collaborate with your team.
Approach improvement activity in a systematic way.
What is the largest difference between Lean and Six Sigma?
The largest difference between these methodologies is that Lean streamlines processes while Six Sigma reduces variation in products by building in quality from the beginning and inspecting products to ensure quality standards are met. You may find that one of these two methods—or using them both together—can improve the efficiency of your projects.
