Core 6 project management methodologies Advantages

Six Sigma

• Help informed decision making by reviewing the outcomes with data

• Increase communication and collaboration within teams, as groups can discuss issues and work through the problems.

• Improve quality and increase customer satisfaction

• Reduce costs

PRINCE

• Flexible and can be applied to a wide range of different situations and scenarios

• Enables and encourages good communication and participation with those involved

• Focuses on successful outputs and provides the opportunity for continuous improvement, which aids positive outcomes

Agile

• Managers have greater control

• focuses on producing quality and value for customers

• Risks can be reduced as there is a constant review process

• Continuous improvement is encouraged, meaning that systems can be more effective and efficient

• Customers are constantly communicated with, which means they are aware of the progress of the project adding to customer satisfaction.

SCRUM

• Quick to complete because of the way that it is set up

• Employee satisfaction can be high because results are seen quickly

• High quality and rates of productivity are achieved

• Encourages communication, which leads to high customer satisfaction, this promotes teamwork