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PM FUN-DAS (short for Project Management Fundamentals) is published every Wednesday. It demystifies and disseminates concepts around project management in a humorous way.

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Common Myth About Agile

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Boss: Tina, as you are aware, Hari quit last week and you have been hired to take over his project.

Tina: Yes, I understand. May I see the project documentation for reference to begin with?

Boss: There is no project documentation created as this project is being executed as per agile methodologies to avoid all such bureaucratic hassles. Isn't that a wise move?

Tina (thinking): I have doubts about whether joining this organization was a wise move or not.

Common Myth About Agile
It's a general misconception that Agile means no or less documentation. Documentation in project management is critical as it lays the foundation for quality, traceability, and history not just for the individual document but even adds value to organizational process assets.

Common Myth about Agile

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Maya: Boss, I am going on maternity leave from next month. We haven't yet found a project manager to fill in for my role. I am a little anxious.

Maya: I checked with Jack but he is also not available.

Boss: No problem, I will check with Dev and request him to take over..

A few minutes later...

Dev: Boss, there's no way I can take over this project. I am already up to my neck with multiple projects.

Later in the day...

Boss: Maya, we do not have any project managers available to take up this project. How about switching this project to an agile mode. That way there is no project manager required on this project.

Boss: Isn't that quick thinking which you guys sorely lack!

Common Myth about Agile
"Agile doesn't need project managers" - This is one of the most common misconceptions about managing projects in an agile environment.

The truth is that agile management needs project managers, but it won't be the job of project managers to tell the team what to do or when to do it. Their role becomes more strategic and as a coach and facilitator.

Project Management using Agile Methodologies

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Boss: Team, I have an important announcement.

Dev (thinking): Hope we are not being fired.

Boss: Henceforth, we are going to use agile principles to manage all our projects.

Dev: Experts have said time and again that the nature and characteristics of the project must...

Dev: ...dictate the type of project management approach. As there can't be "one size - fits all" approach to managing projects.

Boss: Dev, don't worry. That's sorted. I have bought multiple copies of the book - Being Agile for Dummies. It is written by an expert.

Boss: The team can soak all knowledge on agile project management and get cracking.

Dev (thinking): I wish he understood that "going by the book" will not help us manage the projects the agile way.

Project Management using Agile Methodologies
When applied, agile principles save time and expedite teamwork on projects. However, it is not something that can be understood by reading a book. Also, it is not the answer to all project management problems.

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