Primarily, I learned that the Agile PM concepts refer to the itinerate and incremental approach to managing the build and design activities for information technology, engineering, and other business sectors that seek to provide innovative service and product development in an interactive and flexible way (Layton and Maurer 22). Furthermore, the agile PM approach incorporates techniques that produce immediate outcomes within a relatively short period of time. Some of the methodologies that are collectively referred to as agile include Scrum, DSDM, and Extreme Programming (XP) (Layton and Maurer 19).
Specifically, one should consider using the agile PM concepts when they are dealing with clients that apprehensive to jump in, are agreeable to a flexible date, and those that answer questions promptly and provide relevant feedback. Furthermore, the methodology can be used when one is handling dedicated, collaborated, and knowledgeable clients. It can also be used when the process of planning and project’s activities is internalised and has some qualitative control strategies (Layton and Maurer 43).
Some of the industries that would benefit from the agile PM approach include the construction, information technology, and manufacturing industries. Specifically, these industries would benefit because they require teams that work collectively and collaboratively for various project activities and objectives to be realised (Layton and Maurer 227).
All the agile PM methodologies, such as SCRUM and XP, play a crucial and integral role in the process of managing any project. Nevertheless, I think that the SCRUM approach is better because it is simple to implement and it also tackles most of the management issues that have confronted manufacturing and IT development teams for many years. Furthermore, it is highly adaptive and focuses on frequent progress updates through regular meetings; therefore, there is clear accountability and visibility into the team’s progress (Chin 18).
Works Cited
Chin Gary. Agile Project Management: How to Succeed in the Face of Changing Project Requirements. New York: AMACOM Press, 2004. Print.
Layton, Mark and Maurer Rachele. Agile Project Management for Dummies. New York: For Dummies, 2012. Print.
