Welcome
Welcome to the Method123 Project Management Methodology, known as MPMM. This
Methodology explains how to initiate, plan, execute and close projects successfully. By
adopting this methodology for your projects, you will greatly improve your likelihood of
delivering projects on time, within budget and to specification by using best practice Project
Management processes.
So let's get started...
What is MPMM?
Who uses MPMM?
Why should I use
MPMM?
How will I benefit from
MPMM?
Which Projects are
suitable?
Why is MPMM best
practice?
What does MPMM
contain?
What is MPMM?
MPMM is a Project Management Methodology which describes in detail the phases, activities
and tasks required to undertake a project from end-to-end. Each project task is described in
detail, giving you a full appreciation of the steps needed to successfully manage projects
through the Project Lifecycle. Whether you intend to manage an entire project or complete a
single project task (such as undertaking a Feasibility Study, creating a Project Plan or
performing Change Control), MPMM tells you how.
In addition to a wealth of 'how to' information, MPMM also includes hundreds of practical
examples, templates, case studies, tables, charts and diagrams to help you manage your
projects.
Why reinvent the wheel? Use MPMM to help you quickly and efficiently create high-
quality deliverables for your project today.
Who uses MPMM?
MPMM is currently used by more than 45,000 people around the world to undertake projects
and teach best-practice project management principles. Users include Project Managers,
Business Managers, Project Team Members, Lecturers, Students, Consultants, Trainers and
Trainees.
The following diagram describes how customers use MPMM to meet their goals.
Why should I use MPMM?
It's well known that a large percentage of projects fail to deliver the benefits expected
by the business. In fact according to The Standish Group, more than 70% of projects
fail to deliver on time, within budget and to specification. So why do so many projects
fail to meet the customers' requirements? Poor sponsorship, lack of defined
requirements, and miscommunication between the project team and stakeholders are
some of the most common causes.
However the most frequent cause of project failure is the lack of adoption of a Project
Management Methodology. Without using a methodology from the outset:
Project Teams start building deliverables without defining the project's scope and objectives
Project roles and responsibilities are unclear, and lines of communications are undefined
There are no quality targets set, so it's difficult to know when deliverables are really finished
The customer can never be certain of the project's progress or when it is likely to be complete
Project Managers must attempt to manage change, risks and issues "on the fly".
It's no surprise that many projects are cancelled before they even reach the planning
stage of the project. A best practice Project Management Methodology provides
structured processes at the outset for initiating, planning, executing and closing
projects. MPMM helps you define your project objectives, create comprehensive
project plans and establish the processes required to monitor and control your projects
effectively. By using this best practice methodology, you will:
Reduce time spent completing project deliverables
Decrease cost by saving time and effort to build deliverables
Minimize change, risks and issues by defining your project properly before you begin
Assure quality of deliverables, increasing your likely of meeting the customer's
requirements
Monitor and control the project more efficiently, especially during the Execution phase
Manage suppliers more effectively with comprehensive supplier contracts
Improve staff performance by clarifying roles, responsibilities and delivery expectations
Increase the likelihood of overall project success.
MPMM stands out in the worldwide Project Management marketplace, because it:
Is incredibly comprehensive and affordable
Was created by real Project Managers, undertaking real projects
Is suitable for business owners, managers, teams, consultants, trainers and students
Includes hundreds of charts, tables, templates, case studies and real life examples
Covers every aspect of the Project Management Lifecycle, from initiation to closure
Adds depth to the PMBOK® and Prince2 ® worldwide project management standards
Suits projects of all types, sizes, industries and countries
How will I benefit from MPMM?
By using MPMM, you will greatly improve the likelihood of delivering your project
successfully. The following table describes the additional benefits associated with
adopting MPMM:
If you are
You can...
a...
Business Standardize the way your projects are undertaken
Owner
Use this methodology as the basis for managing project performance
Project Have a clear framework for the successful delivery of projects
Manager
Use a comprehensive suite of processes to manage time, cost, quality,
change, risks, issues, suppliers and customers
Project Team Gain the knowledge required to build deliverables more efficiently
Use hundreds of forms and templates to get started right away
Consultant Adopt a standard framework for managing client projects
Use this intellectual property to build client deliverables faster
Trainer Create training courses and presentations founded on this methodology
Use the case studies as reference materials for your training courses
Lecturer Adopt this book as your course textbook for students
Add credibility to courses by training students in a methodology used by
45,000 people around the world
Student Learn how to manage projects efficiently using a formal methodology
Take your learning into the workplace by adopting this methodology for
professional project management activities
Whether you're a manager, team member, consultant, trainer, lecturer or student, you will
benefit greatly from adopting the Method123 Project Management Methodology (MPMM)
for your projects.
Which projects are suitable?
Project Size
MPMM is suitable for projects of all sizes. Whether your project has a budget of $1,000 or
$100 million, MPMM provides a standardized approach to achieving success. To ensure that
MPMM is directly suitable to your project environment, we have listed the most suitable
activities for small, medium and large projects within a Project Sizing matrix.
Project Industry
MPMM is a broad-based Project Management methodology and it is one of few
methodologies in the market which applies to a wide spectrum of industries. Examples of
industries which currently use this methodology include:
Regardless of your industry, MPMM will add value to your project by providing a
powerful framework for delivering it quickly and efficiently.
Why is it best practice?
To ensure that the phases, activities and tasks defined in MPMM are best practice, we have
aligned the content with the principles set out by the worldwide Project Management
Institute (PMI®) as defined within "A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge"
(PMBOK® Guide). The PMBOK is the worldwide standard for best-practice Project
Management. See www.pmi.org for more information. MPMM is also aligned with Prince2®,
the European standard for project management.
MPMM is also aligned with Prince2®, the European standard for project management. Click
here if you would like to view a 'best practice comparison' between MPMM, the
PMBOK® and Prince2®.
What does MPMM contain?
To see a detailed table of contents for MPMM, click here.
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