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How was 2016?\u00a0\u00a0 If you are similar to me, then 2016 did not go as expected.\u00a0 However, this is the season that we take out the crystal ball and look to 2017.\u00a0\u00a0 Here are my predictions for how the project management discipline will change in the next 12 months.<\/p>\n

1# Hybrid Project Management will gain greater acceptance<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hybrid Project Management<\/a> will become a more recognized methodology for project management.\u00a0\u00a0 Hybrid includes both elements of Agile and traditional processes.\u00a0\u00a0 Hybrid uses Work Breakdown Structure or WBS to break down each project component into manageable elements.\u00a0\u00a0 Once the work-streams are scoped and defined, then certain development processes can be managed by a Scrum Master using Agile methodologies.\u00a0 Combining Agile and WBS creates the best of both worlds \u2013 the flexibility and speed-to-market of Agile and the discipline and planning of traditional.\u00a0\u00a0 Based on my experience speaking to project managers that use the Binfire Online Project Management software, there has been an uptick in interest and utilization of Hybrid.<\/p>\n

\u00a0#2 Economic uncertainty in 2017 may impact projects<\/strong><\/p>\n

We are yet to see the impact of global political changes from 2016 such as Brexit and the election of Donald Trump.\u00a0\u00a0 How does this impact the project management discipline?\u00a0\u00a0 Economists are predicting more uncertainty.\u00a0 There is a range of economic scenarios possible in this new environment:\u00a0 stagflation, trade wars, fluctuations in commodity prices and a deterioration of consumer confidence and spending.\u00a0 Project managers will need to re-think some of their assumptions for costs, market growth and competitive forces domestically and internationally.\u00a0\u00a0 This could impact the timing of product launches, costs and marketing plans.<\/p>\n

3# Project teams will become more fractured and divisive <\/strong><\/p>\n

The results from the US presidential election are in. \u00a0Just because the winner was declared does not mean that things will go back to the way they were before.\u00a0\u00a0 The residual ill-will and resentment between supporters and opponents of Hillary Clinton and Donald trump will likely carry over into 2017.\u00a0\u00a0 As a project manager, your responsibility is to your project and also to the management of your team.\u00a0\u00a0 Project managers will need to find a way to bring fractured groups to collaborate and work together.\u00a0\u00a0 This will require kindness, empathy and a zero-tolerance policy for inappropriate and unprofessional conduct.\u00a0\u00a0 We strongly suggest you research the topic of Emotional Intelligence.\u00a0 Understanding Emotional Intelligence<\/a> is a useful tool for a navigating through this difficult period.<\/p>\n

#4 Microsoft Project will continue to add functionalities<\/strong><\/p>\n

In June 2016, Microsoft released Planner<\/a> in response to the popularity of online task management tools such as Trello and Asana.\u00a0 Microsoft also plans to introduce an application dubbed slack killer<\/a> to compete with communication apps. Although the reaction has been muted, we expect that Microsoft will continue to add features that have been traditionally associated with online project management software.\u00a0\u00a0 At this point in time, Planner is still a lightweight offering, but we expect that Microsoft will continue to add Project.<\/p>\n

#5 Project Management Software and Collaboration Software will continue to merge<\/strong><\/p>\n

As Microsoft expands its footprint, other online project management software solutions will continue to add collaboration features.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 We expect to see more tools for brainstorming, team collaboration and video conferencing added to online project management suites.\u00a0\u00a0 The need for collaboration features is driven by more project team members working via remote.\u00a0 These employees often rely on third-party chat such as Facebook and Google Hangouts.\u00a0 By bringing these features into the project management solution, it reduces non-productive use of social media for personal purposes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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