The Command and Control Approach to Managing Projects is...
Let’s face it... the command and control approach to managing projects is dying, if not dead. We live in a knowledge economy where simplicity overcomes complexity, innovation is execution-based and not control-based, effectiveness is more important than efficiency, and the map is not the terrain.
Here are three charts you may want to consider if you are thinking about a career in project management.
1. Scrum vs. Project Management Professional (PMP) jobs.
It is likely that job descriptions will contain both “Scrum” and “PMP” as required skills or qualifications. However, at the moment, there are more jobs that require “Scrum” as a qualification than a “PMP.”
2. 6000% Growth in Scrum.
You cannot predict the future but if you compare relative Scrum and PMP trends you may want to consider learning more about this Scrum thing.
3. Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) vs. PMP
The Project Management Institute (PMI) has a great Agile certification in the PMI-ACP. Of course there are more PMP job listings than a PMI-ACP but look at the relative growth rate for job listings that contain “PMI-ACP.”
Thoughts?
Brian “Ponch” Rivera is a recovering naval aviator, co-founder of AGLX Consulting, LLC, and co-creator of High-Performance Teaming™ – an evidence-based, human systems solution to rapidly build and develop high-performing teams and organizations.
Digital Platform Head of Product Management @ Air Liquide Healthcare
8yC&C is dead, but still around unfortunately.
Salesforce Architect at Amazon Web Services | 11x Salesforce Certified Application Architect | Merivis Alumni Board
8yI've read up on both Agile & Scrum, would either of you recommend one above the other? Based one what I've seen, it's difficult for me to determine their importance comparatively.
Co-creator of The Flow System™ | No Way Out Podcast Co-Host | AGLX NA MD
8yEric, grat question. for actionable steps I would take a look at PSM and CSM courses to understand Scrum. There may be some out of pocket costs associated with these courses/certifications. Leadership is the unique value proposition veterans bring to Agile/Scrum. Leading small, cross-finctional teams in complex environments to achieve a mission objective is indeed a qualification. For the aviation community, take a look at CRM. For planning, consider experience with the ATO, JOPP or MDMP. JECCPC and JPME education/experience is huge as is knowing how to conduct a Red Team. Read some of my articles to see how I did it. Consider sitting through a USAA sponsored Military Transition Seminar (Afterburner) to get a glimpse of what vets can being to the networked organization. Follow me on LinkedIn.
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8yAnother great article Ponch! Well researched, well written, and informative. Your central point is salient, the market recognizes the value of this methodology/skill/tool set as evidenced by it's phenomenal growth in demand. So what clear, actionable steps would you recommend a PMP follow in response to meet this demand by obtaining their ACP Ponch. Can you break it down for us? Thanks! EAW