Process models

What is meant by Process models?

The term "methodological approaches" refers to structured methods or frameworks that describe the sequence or structure of projects or processes in a predefined order. Methodological approaches are widely used in project management, software development, and business consulting to efficiently and purposefully plan, execute, and monitor projects. They help minimize risks, optimize resource use, and control progress.

Typical software functions in the area of "methodological approaches":

1. Phase Planning: Creation of project phases and milestones according to the chosen approach (e.g., Waterfall, V-Model).
2. Resource Management: Allocation and management of resources such as personnel, time, and budget within the different phases of the approach.
3. Process Monitoring: Automatic tracking of the progress of each phase with notifications in case of deviations.
4. Documentation and Reporting: Capturing project results and progress reports based on the requirements of the respective approach.
5. Risk Management: Identification and assessment of potential risks as well as planning measures for risk mitigation.
6. Version Control and Change Management: Managing changes to the project or product throughout the various phases to ensure a traceable development process.
7. Interface Integration: Integration of external tools and systems to support specific requirements of the approach (e.g., test management tools in the V-Model).
8. Collaboration Functions: Supporting cross-team collaboration through task management and communication tools.

Examples of "methodological approaches":

1. Waterfall Model: A sequential model where the phases follow a fixed order, and each phase must be completed before the next begins.
2. Agile Methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban): Iterative and flexible models where work is done in short cycles (sprints) and continuous adjustments can be made.
3. V-Model: A model commonly used in software development and systems engineering, where each development phase corresponds to a testing phase.
4. Spiral Model: An iterative approach focusing on risk management, with multiple cycles where new features or improvements are introduced in each round.