Project management standards. An evaluation of key factors for selection support and success KPIs

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• 1 Introduction
• 1.1 Abstract
• 1.2 Motivation of this Thesis
• 1.3 Objectives of this Thesis
• 1.4 Structure of this Thesis
• 1.5 The example company WALLMEDIEN AG
• 1.6 Typical IT activities in Companies
• 2 Project Management
• 2.1 Projects
• 2.2 Traditional Project Management Methodologies
• 2.2.1 Waterfall Model
• 2.2.2 V-Model
• 2.2.3 Spiral Model
• 2.3 Agile Project Management Methodologies
• 2.3.1 Scrum Model
• 2.3.2 Agile XP (Extreme Programming)
• 2.4 Comparison of Agile and Traditional Methodologies
• 2.4.1 Agile vs. Traditional Project Management Methodologies
• 2.4.2 The combination of agile and traditional projects
• 3 Project Figures and Criteria
• 3.1 Project and Non-Project Distinction
• 3.2 Activity Classification and Project/Non-Project Assignment
• 3.3 Project Classification Criteria
• 3.3.1 Introduction projects
• 3.3.2 Update projects
• 3.3.3 Migration projects
• 3.4 Matching Criteria from Project-Types to Process Methodology
• 3.4.1 Traditional Approaches
• 3.4.1.1 Waterfall-based models
• 3.4.1.2 V-Model approach
• 3.4.1.3 Spiral-Model approach
• 3.4.2 Agile Approaches
• 3.4.2.1 Scrum approach
• 3.4.2.2 Extreme Programming approach
• 3.4.3 Criteria Matching
• 3.4.3.1 Introduction Projects
• 3.4.3.2 Update Projects
• 3.4.3.3 Migration Projects
• 3.5 General Use and Need of Success KPI's
• 3.6 Identification of Success KPIs
• 3.6.1 Cost
• 3.6.2 Time
• 3.6.3 Scope
• 3.6.4 Quality
• 3.7 Success KPIs for Process Methodologies
• 3.7.1 Waterfall
• 3.7.2 V-Model
• 3.7.3 Spiral Model
• 3.7.4 Scrum
• 3.7.5 Agile XP
• 4 Summary
• 4.1 Conclusion
• 4.2 Perspective

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This thesis explores the selection of appropriate project management methodologies for various project types within the context of IT-related projects. It aims to provide a comprehensive framework for evaluating and selecting the most suitable methodology based on specific project characteristics.

• Project Management Methodologies: Traditional (Waterfall, V-Model, Spiral) and Agile (Scrum, Agile XP)
• Project Classification: Introduction, Update, and Migration Projects
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Project Success
• Matching Criteria for Methodology Selection
• Evaluation of Methodology Effectiveness based on KPIs

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Chapter 1: Introduction: This chapter establishes the thesis's context, motivation, objectives, and structure. It introduces the example company WALLMEDIEN AG and discusses typical IT activities within companies.
• Chapter 2: Project Management: This chapter provides an overview of project management methodologies, both traditional and agile. It explores the characteristics and applications of different approaches such as Waterfall, V-Model, Spiral, Scrum, and Agile XP.
• Chapter 3: Project Figures and Criteria: This chapter delves into project classification, focusing on identifying the specific characteristics of Introduction, Update, and Migration projects. It outlines criteria for matching project types to appropriate methodologies and explores the role of success KPIs in evaluating project performance.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This thesis focuses on project management methodologies, particularly traditional and agile approaches, within the context of IT-related projects. Key themes include project classification, success KPIs, criteria matching for methodology selection, and evaluating methodology effectiveness. The study aims to provide a comprehensive framework for selecting the most suitable project management methodology based on project characteristics and anticipated outcomes.