Project management blending bottom up and top down approaches

Project Management 2.0: Blending Bottom-up and Top-down Approaches Economy ups & downs U.S Steel nd quarter of 2008 reports record profits November, 2008 laid off 675 workers & postponed the new $450 million plant Is top-down the right solution? 50-50 chance of damaging the company's long-term ability to thrive 50% failure 50% success What does “Agility” mean? Recognize changes fast Adapt cost-effectively Make right decisions To make right decisions fast you need bili Visi ty Dialogue Bottom-up knowledge Joseph Grenny’s research Teams Teams that that foster foster dialogue dialogue are are 250% 250% more more likely likely to to survive survive Less Less agile agile teams teams are are 360% 360% more more likely likely to to miss miss $$ top-down bottom-up Top-down vs bottom-up management Control Imposed Stiffness Is bottom-up the right solution? Often criticized for lack of clarity & control Perfect balance Are these ideas new? 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