Hybrid Management of Engineering Projects
In Hybrid Management of Engineering Projects, you'll learn ...
- The fundamental differences between conventional waterfall, Agile, and hybrid project management approaches in engineering contexts.
- The drivers behind the growing need for hybrid management methods in response to technological change and market volatility.
- The integration of predictive stage-gate governance with iterative Agile practices to improve project outcomes.
- How to select and tailor hybrid project management approaches to fit organizational culture, regulatory constraints, and project risk.
Overview
The two most common project management approaches are Agile and waterfall. Agile uses iterative methods while waterfall is a series of distinct phases or stages. The integration of Agile and waterfall methods is known as hybrid management. Hybrid management is now common for a variety of engineering projects.
This course provides examples for applying hybrid management approaches to engineering projects. Common hybrid methods for engineering projects include Stage-Gates with Iterations and Long Lead Planning. The course also reviews common Agile methods that can be incorporated into engineering projects, including Scrum, Kanban, value stream mapping, Extreme Programming (XP), Lean, and Crystal.
Also covered are organizational practices that can foster the integration of Agile methods into engineering projects. Challenges with Agile and hybrid management of engineering projects are also reviewed.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Explain the principles of agile and waterfall project management.
- Describe ways to incorporate agile practices into traditional project management.
- Explain the use of hybrid management for engineering projects.
- Summarize the benefits and challenges of hybrid project management.
- Identify hybrid methods, including stage-gates with iterations and long lead planning.
- Explain the impact of market volatility and technological change on project management practices.
- Describe organizational practices that foster agile and hybrid project management.
Certificate of Completion
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a multiple-choice quiz consisting of 10 questions. PDH credits are not awarded until the course is completed and quiz is passed.
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