Credits
The frameworks, models, and standards cited here provide a cross-discipline view of enterprise IT project delivery, forming a structured approach and smart practices for real-world project execution.
- Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK), International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA): A globally recognised guide outlining core competencies and best practices for business analysis.
- Hybrid Model: A flexible approach combining elements of both predictive (Waterfall) and adaptive (Agile) methodologies, allowing organisations to tailor project delivery strategies based on complexity, risk, and business needs.
- Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL), AXELOS: A best practice framework for IT service management (ITSM), focusing on aligning IT services with business objectives to improve efficiency, service quality, and customer satisfaction.
- Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), Project Management Institute (PMI): A comprehensive framework detailing standardised project management processes, knowledge areas, and best practices applicable across industries and project types.
- Projects IN Controlled Environments (PRINCE2), AXELOS: A structured project management methodology that emphasises governance, risk management, and clear project roles, widely used in enterprise and government IT projects.
- Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), Scaled Agile Inc.: A framework designed to scale Agile practices across large enterprises, integrating Lean, Agile, and DevOps principles for effective coordination across multiple teams.
- Scrum, Scrum.org and Scrum Alliance: An Agile framework that promotes iterative development, team collaboration, and continuous feedback to enhance product delivery and responsiveness to change.
- Six Sigma, Motorola and General Electric: A data-driven methodology focused on process improvement, reducing defects, and minimising variability to enhance efficiency and quality in project execution.
- Waterfall Model: A traditional linear approach to project management, where project phases—such as requirements, design, development, testing, and deployment—are completed sequentially, ensuring thorough documentation and structured execution.
