A Comparative Analysis of Agile, Six Sigma, and Critical Pathway Methodologies

Michael Perry, MS, PMP

Abstract
The importance of tailoring your approach to project management is paramount in order to fulfill the appropriate business case or strategic organizational goal. With all the various project management approaches along with the nuances of each method, it is necessary to understand the strengths and weaknesses of each to be able to determine which fits your project’s needs. Comparing heavily utilized methodologies such as agile, Six Sigma, and critical pathway methodologies (CPM) can provide insight into how criteria such as type of process utilization, flexibility or rigidity, and project complexity are crucial to making an informed decision that fits the obligations of a business or organization.

Table 1: Project management methodology comparisons

Agile

Six Sigma

Critical Pathway Method

Flexible

Detail oriented

Hybrid

Iterative

Higher rigidity

Adaptable

Continuous improvement

Quality driven

Visualization of project

Decentralized

Statistical data driven

Control and monitor

Team centric

Process centric

Performance baseline centric

The prospective …

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Published at Wed, 23 Jan 2019 05:00:00 +0000