Most small businesses don’t need a heavy methodology — they need fewer projects, clear owners and a weekly check. These answers cover the questions owners ask most. If you’d like help, request a strategy call.
Straight answers
Which project management methodology is best?
The one that fits your kind of work. See project management methodologies.
When should we use waterfall vs agile?
Waterfall for fixed, sequential work; Agile for work where requirements are discovered. See waterfall vs agile.
Do we need Lean Six Sigma certification?
No. Use the principles — remove waste, measure defects, fix root causes. See lean six sigma for small business.
What is 4DX?
FranklinCovey’s execution method built on four disciplines. See 4 Disciplines of Execution.
How many projects should a small business run at once?
Only as many as the team can actively work on — usually the few that support this quarter’s goals.
What software should we use?
Whatever your team will keep current. Choose after the habits work. See project management for small business.
What is the critical path?
The longest chain of dependent tasks in a project; delays on it delay the whole project.
How do projects connect to strategy?
Quarterly goals become projects with owners, reviewed weekly. See business operating system.