Abstract
This paper presents the findings of an investigation of
the performance of project management methodologies used in
organisations, looking specifically on the awareness of the
methodologies, the project practitioner’s effectiveness and
whether the project methodologies does assist organisations to
better manage their projects. A qualitative approach was taken.
Online survey questionnaire was designed using survey creator
tool. Participants were randomly selected from the project
management environment. While the study results showed an
awareness and believe that project management methodologies
add value, some practitioners still see no value in the use of
methodologies. This can be attributed to the issues experienced
when implementing a methodology. The results also indicated a
huge shift from traditional project management methodology to
the agile approach with 80% of respondents wanting a project
management methodology that ensures flexibility. This has
implication for both institutions providing project management
education and training as well as for people choosing project
management as their career path. It is of no value for one to
provide or possess skills that are not needed in the work
environment. Based on the assessment of current practices
suggestions were made has to what organisations should do to
improve the effectiveness of project management methodologies,
and the key factors that are to be considered.