What Is Hybrid Project Management?
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What Is Hybrid Project Management?
Hybrid project management is a technique where high-level project phases are planned using the waterfall method, and project phase work (actual tasks) is carried out using the agile methodology.
Integrating Agile and Waterfall into one or Scrum and Kanban into a single one can be called hybrid project management.
Agile + Waterfall to produce Agile-waterfall or Waterfall-agile hybrid project management
Scrum + Kanban to produce Scrumban or Kanban-scrum hybrid project management
However, obtaining this combination is not straightforward; thus, one must follow specific standards.
Agile-Waterfall or Waterfall-Agile project management methodologies
Combining Agile and Waterfall to create a hybrid approach is an intelligent strategy. A hybrid project management approach ensures the organization retains clarity derived from Waterfall and Agile’s flexibility and adaptability features.
Yes, It is perfectly possible to combine and blend project management methodologies, but organizations must understand how to make them co-exist. Agile project management is adopted for projects with a higher probability of change and uncertainties.
The Waterfall methodology is adopted for projects with a clear timeline that is predictable and stable. When deciding whether to use Agile or Waterfall, an organization must consider these critical questions.
Does the organization clearly understand the activities that require action?
Is there a specific timeline or date by which the project must be completed?
Will the requirements change or remain constant?
If an organization can undoubtedly answer these questions, it can effectively decide whether to adopt a hybrid approach. Other organizations are already using a hybrid approach. However, the organization must first put in place a specific kind of management system. For the two methods to co-exist, there has to be a middle ground between them.
The agile team can be responsible for objectives, delivery timelines, and goals. There should not be any defined project scope. On the other hand, the waterfall team can focus on splitting the scope and working closely with the client to help the team focus on a sequential and linear approach to project tasks. Close collaboration helps ensure the teams work towards one goal and project.
The teams should first appreciate each method’s strong points and identify where the strength lies. The power of agile allows quicker iteration and closely paced releases and feedback. The strength of Waterfall lies in the limitation of errors that can impact the end user. Combining the two requires planning to ensure mistakes are mitigated and schedules are released faster. It creates open feedback opportunities for quick and governed improvements.
Pros and cons of Agile-Waterfall hybrid project management approach
Pros
Better cooperation and communication between teams
More effective project completion approach
The overall cost of the project comes down
Cons
Each team must give up some features which might affect overall project quality.
Limitation of freedom for the sake of accommodating the other method.
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Top PM Skills for Hybrid Project Management:
1. Have Leadership and product ownership abilities
2. Focus on Team building and communication skills
3. Empower your Analytical skills
4. Produce project management reports that show ROI
5. Making both project management methodologies work in tandem
6. Identify which elements to use at which stages of a project
7. Check whether additional software may be necessary
8. Set aside time for training
9. Review projects to see what works well and what could be done better
Conclusion
Combining hybrid project management methodologies and skills gives project managers the strict processes and flexibility they need. This can help a team to reach project goals faster with superior results and at a lower cost.
source: https://niftypm.com/blog/what-is-hybrid-project-management/
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