As part of the strategic plan, a company decides to implement a new software platform to manage a centralized document repository. Some requirements are clear and some need more detail.
What should the project manager do first to decide how to manage this project?
When managing a new project, especially one involving the implementation of a software platform, the project manager's first step should be to determine the most appropriate life cycle approach. This decision is foundational and will guide all subsequent project management activities, including how requirements are gathered, analyzed, and managed. The life cycle approach could be predictive, iterative, incremental, agile, or a hybrid, depending on the nature of the project, the level of detail in requirements, and team capabilities. Choosing the life cycle first ensures that the project is managed in a way that aligns with its specific characteristics and objectives.
I think C is correct. B does sound good but I think collecting the requirements comes before finalizing the plan, and it might be one of those cases where you look into your backlogged requirements and get stakeholders to elaborate on them, which would let you make the methodology decision when you're more informed.
I'm going with B. Cause you gather ALL requirements? That sounds waterfall immediately.
Question was focused on the project manager's first step in deciding how to manage the project. While adding requirements to a backlog and elaborating on them is an action that can be taken, determining the most appropriate life cycle approach for the project is a foundational step that would guide subsequent decisions, including whether to use an agile approach, how to manage requirements, and more.
Before deciding on how to manage the project, the project manager needs to determine the most appropriate life cycle approach that will suit the project's requirements. This involves understanding the project's goals, objectives, and scope, as well as the risks involved. Once the project manager has determined the most appropriate life cycle approach, they can then begin to plan and execute the project accordingly. Therefore, this is the first step the project manager should take to manage the project successfully.
I would rather go with C. Logging the requirements in a backlog and analyzing them to determine the most appropriate approach can indeed be a sensible approach. It allows the project manager to gather more information about the requirements and the project context before making a decision on the project management approach. This approach aligns well with an agile mindset where decisions are made iteratively and based on evolving understanding. It's important for the project manager to assess the project's characteristics, stakeholders' needs, and the level of uncertainty before deciding on the project management approach.
PM need to understanding all requirement before select project approach. Some req need more detail info so PM need to more detail analysis to get the detail info
The project manager should **B. Determine the most appropriate life cycle approach for the project**. Given that some requirements are clear and some need more detail, it's important to first decide on the most suitable life cycle approach. This could be predictive, iterative, incremental, agile, or a hybrid approach, depending on the nature of the project, team capabilities, organizational culture, and other factors. This decision will guide how the project is planned and managed, including how requirements are handled. Once the life cycle approach is determined, the project manager can then proceed with tasks such as detailing requirements, planning work, and managing risks.
C. Register all requirements into a backlog for further detailed analysis: While this is a key step, especially in an Agile or hybrid approach, it should come after deciding the project life cycle approach. The way requirements are managed and prioritized will depend on the chosen life cycle.
You are assuming the lifecycle has been chosen by selecting C. I choose B, the question is what to do first.
opino que B
B is the way to go. C already implies a predictive lifecycle choice as ALL requirements are being noted down - leaving no room for agile.
When implementing a new software platform for a centralized document repository as part of a strategic plan, the first step for the project manager is typically to determine the most appropriate life cycle approach for the project. Therefore, option B is the most suitable choice: B. Determine the most appropriate life cycle approach for the project.
I will go with B. If i´m not wrong, gathering requirements is done after life cycle selected
B. Determine the most appropriate life cycle approach for the project
Will choose B
You have to determine the type of project first (B). If you are for instance making a backlog (c) and then going into a predictive approach it makes no sense.
I am sticking with C