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With all the project management methodologies out there, how do you pick the right one? As a project manager, you know that selecting the correct methodology is an essential part of getting the project done correctly and on time. These processes provide you with guidance and a series of predefined steps that lead to task completion, but each one has its own set of rules, principles, and practices that enable progress and manage complications that may arise during project delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

So which one should you choose? It depends on your project scope, your project management tool<\/a> and requirements: there is no such thing as a \u2018right\u2019 methodology for all situations. While there are different processes available (Six Sigma, Kanban, and Lean are popular examples), not all of them are a perfect fit for every project. Below is a list of 5 popular project methodologies and when they should be used for maximum efficacy.<\/span><\/p>\n

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1. Agile<\/span><\/h2>\n

Agile project management<\/span><\/a> is well-named. It values individual interactions over impersonal processes and tools, so one of its core strengths is its ability to adapt to changing situations and ongoing feedback results. It uses iterative and incremental work sequences that are referred to as \u2018sprints.\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n

When members of your team collaborate closely with upper management and clients, directions and solutions tend to evolve and change recognition is important. The Agile methodology is adaptable and flexible enough to allow for these face-to-face interactions and collaborative practices without sending the project off-track or even worse, stalling it completely. <\/span><\/p>\n

Best suited for:<\/b> Projects that involve a certain amount of uncertainty and complexity, such as software development. More emphasis tends to be on continuous improvement in the name of high-quality results and obtaining a competitive advantage for the client. IBM is one company that openly uses the <\/span>Agile methodology<\/span><\/a> to develop its software.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Kanban<\/span><\/h2>\n

Although Kanban is technically an Agile framework, it is widely regarded as its own methodology. Originally developed to improve Toyota factory production lines during the 1940s, Kanban is a visual process that paints a picture of the project workflow system so that bottlenecks and similar problems can be detected during the early stages of product development. <\/span><\/p>\n

Kanban visual cues are:<\/span><\/p>\n