Jan 7 2015
What is a Project Methodology?
Project Methodology
Project Management Methodology is a strictly defined combination of logically related practices, methods and processes that determine how best to plan, develop, control and deliver a project throughout the continuous implementation process until successful completion and termination. It is a scientifically-proven, systematic and disciplined approach to project design, execution and completion.
The purpose of project methodology is to allow for controlling the entire management process through effective decision making and problem solving, while ensuring the success of specific processes, approaches, techniques, methods and technologies. Typically, a methodology provides a skeleton for describing every step in depth, so that a project manager will know what to do in order to deliver and implement the work according to the schedule, budget and client specification.
Source: http://www.mymanagementguide.com/basics/project-methodology-definition/
Jan 8 2015
Framework VS Methodology
I often come across misunderstandings in what a framework is versus a methodology. Which is quite understandable as there is precious little agreement even in the literature available on the internet. I have found a couple of definitions below that I believe adequately capture the essence of the difference.
Framework:
In general, a framework is a real or conceptual structure intended to serve as a support or guide for the building of something that expands the structure into something useful.
Source: http://whatis.techtarget.com/definition/framework
Framework = WHAT (and perhaps WHY)
Methodology:
A documented approach for performing activities in a coherent, consistent, accountable, and repeatable manner.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treasury_Enterprise_Architecture_Framework
Methodology = HOW
Key Distinctions
The PMBOK is a framework applicable to all projects.
The Island Health Project Management Methodology is specific to the organization.
By Craig "hachiroku" Mercer • Key Terms •