Framework Thinking for Project Management - toolthinker.com
Discover the essential frameworks and models that drive successful project management, enabling effective planning, execution, and delivery. Explore a curated collection of project management methodologies designed to optimize performance and achieve project objectives.
Here are some widely recognized frameworks and models used in project management:
Waterfall
The traditional linear project management approach, where each phase (such as initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure) is completed sequentially before moving to the next.
Agile
A flexible and iterative approach that emphasizes collaboration, adaptability, and continuous improvement. Agile frameworks include Scrum, Kanban, and lean, which focus on delivering value incrementally and responding to change.
PRINCE2 (Projects in Controlled Environments)
A process-based framework that provides a structured approach to project management, emphasizing project governance, control, and risk management.
PMBOK (Project Management Body of Knowledge)
A standard guide published by the Project management Institute (PMI), which outlines the best practices and knowledge areas in project management.
Critical Chain Project management (CCPM)
A method that focuses on identifying and managing project constraints, especially resource dependencies, to minimize delay and optimize project schedules.
PRISM (Projects Integration, Scope, Time, and Risk Management)
An integrated project management framework that emphasizes the interrelationships between scope, time, and risk management to ensure project success.
Scrum
An agile framework that organizes work into short iterations called sprints, with a focus on self-organizing cross-functional teams and frequent collaboration and feedback.
Kanban
An agile framework that visualizes work on a kanban board, limiting work in progress, and optimizing workflow efficiency.
Lean Project Management
A framework that applies Lean principles and practices to project management, aiming to eliminate waste, improve flow, and enhance value delivery.
Six Sigma
A methodology that focuses on minimizing process variations and defects to improve project quality and performance. It uses the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) framework for process improvement projects.
Adaptive Project Framework (APF)
A flexible framework that embraces change and uncertainty, allowing for incremental development and frequent feedback loops.
APM (Association for Project Management) Body of knowledge
A framework published by the APM that provides guidelines and best practices for project management, covering areas such as governance, stakeholder management, and risk management.
