Virtual Visual Planning: A Methodology to Assess Digital Project Management Tools
Journal Title: International Journal of Applied Research in Management and Economics - Year 2020, Vol 3, Issue 4
Abstract
In contemporary Project Management literature and practice, it is possible to distinguish two paradigms: the algorithmic-rational paradigm and the relational paradigm. The algorithmic-rational paradigm is characterized by a sequence of programming methodologies that constitute the classic corpus of knowledge on Project Management (WBS, CPM, PERT, Gantt diagrams). Following the diffusion of Agile methods, dissatisfaction with the algorithmic-rational paradigm has spread and a Visual Planning approach, based on the decentralization of planning and control and the abandonment of algorithmic techniques (such as CPM and Gantt diagrams) in favour of simpler, visual and physical tools, has become increasingly established. Visual Planning is the concrete manifestation of a relational project management paradigm. In this work, through an analysis of the key practices characterizing Visual Planning, we have identified the five fundamental principles that define this approach to project management. Then, to structure and guide the choice of a software application that can support Visual Planning, we have (1) identified several features which allow distinguishing one software from another, and (2) created a correlation matrix between the core principles of Visual Planning and the software features. Through this matrix, it is possible to evaluate and measure the adherence of project management software applications to the logic and practices of physical Visual Planning.
Authors and Affiliations
Stefano Biazzo,Alberto Fabris,Roberto Panizzolo,
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP745330
- DOI https://doi.org/10.33422/ijarme.v3i4.505
- Views 47
- Downloads 0
How to influence total costs of sourcing? A case study of SCOPQ with Six Sigma
Total cost of sourcing is receiving significant attention from firms in general and purchasing managers in particular. Academic research on lean and six sigma programs has evolved rapidly in the last decade. This study f...
Audit In the Russian Federation: Quality Assessment Problems
The aim of the research is to develop a methodology for assessing the quality of audit, which is currently absent in Russian audit practice. The key difference between the methodology is simplicity of calculations, funct...
Analysing the Impact of Foreign Exchange Rate on Macroeconomic Variables in India
This paper analyses the impact of foreign exchange rates on the foreign exchange reserves and the real Gross Domestic Product in India. These variables are essential for Indiaâs external sector policy. Some basic defin...
The Impact of Brand Experience on Brand Engagement with Meditating Role of Brand Love and Brand Trust
The present study aims to investigate the impact of brand experience on brand engagement with mediating role of brand love and brand trust. Within the literature, there have been a select few studies that have focused on...
The Nutri-Score – A Quantitative Study of the Effectiveness of Visual Nudging on Consumer Behavior
Globally, unhealthy diets have a significant impact on people's risk of disease and mortality, so the German Ministry of Nutrition and Agriculture also focuses on healthier and balanced diets in its reduction and innovat...