The document discusses various project management methodologies, emphasizing the importance of agile practices and adapting to a changing business environment. It highlights the challenges related to technology-driven projects, the effectiveness of different management strategies like Kanban and Lean, and the significance of people management over task management. Overall, it advocates for simplifying project management processes to enhance efficiency and adaptability in achieving project goals.

1. Project Management Conference for Top Management11.1.11Project Management Different ConceptsDvir Zohar – Simple CEOwww.rbsprojects.co.il

2. AboutSimpleWe assist technology driven firms to run faster Our UniquenessState of the art PM methodologies (PMBOK, Agile, TOC, MSF and more)

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6. Simple solutionsMethodologyWe supply a full project management solutionToolsTrainingProject ManagementOffice (PMO)Project managerswww.simplesolutions.co.il

7. The business environment is toughNon stable requirementsTechnology uncertaintyTime to market pressureOnly 25-35% of technology oriented projects achieved time and budgetLow implementation of PMmethodologies

8. Project Management Concepts The waterfall , CPM The critical chain Agile (XP, Scrum)KanbanLean

9. The Waterfall ConceptBased on many years of experienceFull concept (42 processes)“Do it right the first time”Long term view The full / elementary kit, StagegateTime

10. Theory of Constraints (TOC) – 80’sEliyahu M. GoldrattThe slowest boy determines the ending time (the bottle neck)The challenge: Stochastic timesMitigating solution: Buffers that insure free space for the slowest boy

11. Critical Chain Path Method (CCPM)In multi projects, achieving due dates is criticalIn order to meet due dates, you need buffers (before project critical chain activities and at the end) CPPM tool: Concerto + MS project

12. CCPM weaknessesPlanning conceptPeople commitmentProject manager motivationCentral control – must using toolCritical mile stonesChanging priority

13. Agile projects driversTTM Vs. QualityComplexityChanges – the only sure thingExternalChangesInternalChanges

14. Projects Yesterday & TodayYesterdayTime0 1 2 3 4Today0 1 2 3 4Time

15. Agile Project Management (90’s)Happy customerWho really needs it , FeedbackQuantum mind set Early values, Make change your friendProjects are about people and interactionsGood mood – output increasesCommitment- Too many surprises for one pointMore people management, less task managementKeep it simple

16. Agile practices (Scrum, XP)Empowered teamIterations PerspectivemeetingStand upmeetingsBacklog burn downIn housecustomerTestabilityAgile toolsPairprogrammingPaceestimation

17. Agile WeaknessesLarge and complex projectsLong term aspects – Resource planning, long lead items, organizational bottle neck, risk management … Management ability to create impacts

18. Agile TodayStarted at ITdepartments (SW), Converted to R&DMany organizations understand the need/necessity25% (??) implement agile elementsIterations, stand up meetings, retrospectives, burn downFirst surveys show major improvements of: Priority change management (46%), visibility (39%), morale (27%), time to market (27%)

19. Agile Elements in Large ProjectsMany milestones with valueActive System and product managersBacklog burn down Quarterly project health reviewTestabilityCreate commitment High valuable elements

20. KanbanCame from manufacturing line in JapanDefine process Optimize flow (long term capacity planning)Avoid work in process by using “pull” method18% of agile users are using KanbanAdvantages: Simple, localLimitations: Matrix, multi projects, changes, uncertainty

21. Lean R&D1. Eliminate Waste2. Identify values3. Determine flow (of process)4. Strive for perfection (continues improvement)Effective meetingsSmarter docsFeedbackFrom SystemWise reactionTo changes

22. Bird Eye ViewIn order to compete you need to beFast, Agile, LeanSimple ProjectsComplexProjectsAgileKanbanWaterfallTOCComprehensive project management

23. SummaryThe wise – We need effective PM environment. Implement what simplifies work and reject what brings complications. Change according to needs The evil – The Americans are trying to implement the Israeli’s waysThe naive – Lets waitThe one who doesn’t know what to ask