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Project management techniques: How can we choose?
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The main goal for this thesis was to present a study regarding the process of choosing the appropriate
methodology - Agile, Scrum, Waterfall and Lean - to oversee a project, as well as understanding the
weaknesses, advantages and opportunities for improvement. To reach that goal, a Mixed Methods
Approach was applied, which would combine a quantitative and qualitative strategy using
questionnaires that were sent to different professionals in different areas, like IT, Auditing,
Cybersecurity, pharmaceuticals and banking. To be able to reach the expected conclusions, the study
analyzed how these techniques were implemented on different projects with different characteristics,
focusing on factors like complexity of the projects, duration of the projects, stakeholder involvement
in the projects, Risk associated with the projects, amongst other.
After compiling all the information received and analyzing the data itself, it was possible to say that
there is no such thing as a universal technique, and in most cases, the best way to guarantee the success
of a project is through the modification/combination of the already existing methodologies. A clear
example relates to Agile, which is better equipped to handle changing requirements and focuses a lot
on communication with the stakeholder while waterfall is more directed to projects where the
objectives are well-established and communication with the stakeholders is minimal.
According to the answers provided by the professionals, the main recommendation is all about the
development of hybrid techniques to capitalize on the strengths of the different methodologies, as well
as implement ongoing training programs. By doing so, the organizations will have a higher chance of
ensuring that productivity is increased and that the project goal is attained.
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Dissertation presented as the partial requirement for obtaining a Master's degree in Information Management, specialization in Information Systems Management
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Project Management Techniques Projects Agile Waterfall Scrum Lean SDG 8 - Decent work and economic growth SDG 9 - Industry, innovation and infrastructure SDG 12 - Responsible production and consumption