Commonly Used Methodologies by Project Manager

An agile freame for efficient coolaboration and rapid delivery through short iterations and continuous feedback.

Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) is a methodology that enables teams to deliver software faster and more reliably. By automating testing, building, and deployment processes, it reduces human errors and ensures safe, rapid releases to production.

Six Thinking Hats, by Edward de Bono, is a parallel thinking tool that separates emotion, facts, risks, benefits, creativity, and process into six ‘hats’ to help individuals and teams make faster, more balanced decisions.

The PDCA Cycle is a continuous improvement methodology that uses four steps—Plan, Do, Check, Act—to enhance quality, optimize processes, and achieve sustainable growth.

The SMART principle is a goal-setting framework that helps individuals and teams create Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound objectives to enhance execution and success.

The 5 Whys Analysis is a simple yet powerful technique that identifies the root cause of a problem by repeatedly asking “Why?”, commonly used in quality management and process improvement.

5W1H and 5W2H are practical analysis tools. 5W1H helps clarify the full picture of a problem, while 5W2H focuses on execution with cost and quantity considerations, often applied in business management and project implementation.

The Plan of Action (POA) is a structured execution tool that helps individuals and teams transform goals into actionable steps, ensuring efficient implementation and greater control over outcomes.

The Management 4C Model focuses on Customer, Cost, Convenience, and Communication, serving as a management and marketing framework that helps organizations maintain a customer-centric balance in competitive markets.

OKR (Objectives and Key Results) is a popular goal-setting methodology that helps organizations and individuals achieve strategy execution and continuous improvement through clear objectives and measurable key results.

KPI (Key Performance Indicator) is a measurable value that demonstrates how effectively an organization or individual is achieving key objectives. It’s the core tool in goal management and performance evaluation.