3.2.4 Common Methods and Techniques: Part 3

The final set of common methods and techniques supporting various project management functions.

• CCB (Change Control Board): Formal group that reviews, approves, or rejects change requests (common in predictive).
• Risk Review meetings: Regular meetings to discuss identified risks, responses, and new risks.
• Status Meetings: Meetings focused on reporting project progress and status.
• Facilitation techniques: Skills used to guide group discussions and processes effectively.
• Decision Making techniques: Structured approaches for making choices (e.g., multi-criteria decision analysis).
• Problem Solving techniques: Structured approaches for identifying and resolving issues (e.g., brainstorming, root cause analysis).
• Value Stream Mapping (VSM): Lean technique to analyze the flow of value delivery and identify waste.
• Kaizen: Philosophy of continuous, incremental improvement involving everyone.