A project manager has been assigned with initiating a large project to deliver complex equipment. Part of the project will be the result of a long research process, but once this is completed, the other part of the project must be incrementally delivered to the customer.
Which approach should the project manager choose for this project?
Given the project description, a hybrid approach would be most suitable. Hybrid project management methodologies combine elements of both predictive (or traditional) and adaptive (including agile) approaches. The research phase of the project, which is long and detailed, can benefit from a predictive approach because it likely involves a structured plan and predefined scope. Once the research phase is completed, the incremental delivery of the complex equipment to the customer aligns with an adaptive or agile approach. This way, the project can benefit from the thorough planning of the research phase and the flexibility and iterative nature of delivering the equipment incrementally.
If A is the answer, why is D not the answer? So, B should be the answer.
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Adaptive is the correct answer. This is nowhere mentioned that the first part had a predefined scope. Since the first part was a long research, that has a high chance to be iterative and the 2nd part is evident enough to be increment. Both are the part of Adaptive but not Hybrid.
The project manager should choose B. Hybrid approach for this project. A hybrid approach combines elements of both predictive (or traditional) and agile methodologies. The research part of the project, which is well-defined and can be planned out in detail, can be managed using a predictive approach. Once the research is completed, the delivery of the complex equipment, which may require flexibility and adaptability due to its complexity, can be managed using an agile approach. This allows for incremental delivery and the ability to make changes as needed based on customer feedback and changing requirements.
A- Adaptive. "Adaptive project lifecycles are iterative and incremental in nature. The Agile project lifecycle approach is a special case of adaptive projects that do frequent delivery of deliverables." What is the adaptive approach in Agile? Agile and adaptive project management is a mindset and a methodology that embraces uncertainty, complexity, and change as opportunities for learning and improvement. It focuses on delivering value to customers and stakeholders through iterative and incremental processes, feedback loops, collaboration, and empowerment.
This is hybrid: 1. Long research until completed ==> business requirement / blue prints. once this finish (predictive) 2. delivery by incremental (agile). Those two combinations call hybrid.
B. Hybrid
By using a Hybrid approach, the project manager can apply a predictive approach during the research phase, where the project requirements and scope are determined through thorough analysis and planning. Once the research phase is completed, the project can transition to an adaptive approach for the incremental delivery of the equipment. This allows for flexibility and responsiveness to changing customer needs or market conditions during the delivery phase.
This is hybrid: 1. Long research until completed ==> business requirement / blue prints. once this finish then 2. delivery by incremental (agile). Those two combinations call hybrid.
D is the answer long research = iterative so, iterative + incremental = agile
Obvious Hybrid. A=D
Research work is usual planned upfront; the deliverables are known, the expectation of stakeholders is not changing... these are all characteristics of a predictive methodology. As for phase two, it is obvious that agile is ideal. So I think answer B is best
B should be the answer here
I see the only option Hybrid that fits. Option A and D are Adaptive/Agile which apparently works in same way however Option C is predictive. the question say it has to be in incremental in second phase. which rulesout option c and then if we take all as adaptive then it can be be either option A or Option D. the only option that is not ruled out is option B - Hybrid :D
Es hibrido, el enfoque adaptativo puede considerar (agile, incremental, iterativo) , la primera parte menciona que debe haber detalle aludiendo a algo predictivo. El enfoque adaptativo solo considera métodos agiles.
For a project where part of it relies on a long research process (which typically has a more defined and structured phase) and another part that must be incrementally delivered (which indicates a more flexible and iterative approach), the project manager should choose: B. Hybrid The hybrid approach combines elements of both traditional (predictive) and agile methodologies, which would be suitable for this project scenario.
In the question it was not stated that the research process of the project would be done in using a predictive or waterfall lifecycle. Due to this we can assume that the research was done iteratively with a defined scope early in the cycle. The second phase being incremental, lends to the project having an overall adaptive life cycle.
First phase requires research - Iterative Second phase - Agile When you combine iterative development with Agile principles, you essentially create an adaptive development approach.
Research work is usual planned upfront; the deliverables are known, the expectation of stakeholders is not changing... these are all characteristics of a predictive methodology. As for phase two, it is obvious that agile is ideal. So I think answer B is best.
This is probably a good explanation for option A I was able to find: Adaptability is mostly centred around considering all possible options, identifying opportunities and devising a plan, whereas agility is more about having the confidence to take swift and decisive action in the face of unexpected change.