Project Management "Methodologies" - Agile?

[panthro]

I want to take some project management training; having working in a project management environment within a supply chain environment, I think undertaking some sort of training in a specific methodology might help?

I've been reading about Agile and a lot of people having been saying that it's relevance is going to surpass that of PRINCE 2 etc. Also from what I've read it's quite specific to the IT industry...is this true? I work in engineering, construction and utilities so would want to train in something that is relevant to these industries. Any suggestions or thoughts would be helpful. Thanks

 

[panthro]

Just one suggestion/thought - I work in civil engineering for a utilities company, supporting a team of 26 engineers (Chartered, Incorporated, Grad/post-grad and all that ilk), some of whom have over 45 years experience under their belts.

They all believe that the best PMs for this environment are those who've gotten engineering degrees, as the PM side is covered as part of the course and covered better than on dedicated PM courses... They also lament this, as it seems more engineer-degree'd people become PMs, rather than engineers!!

Just one perspective 'from the field', as it were. Might be of use?

I have an engineering degree and worked in the oil and gas industry for the last 13 years. My experience has taught me that engineers tend to look down their nose at people who aren't engineers, which used to make me laugh when thought the supply chain guy didn't know what they were talking about. I'ts one of the reasons I've now left and am due to start work in the private healthcare industry, working on strategic procurement of capital equipment i.e. MRI, CAT, X Ray etc.

I hope the OP actually got something useful out of this thread, because I can't see that there is anything particularly relevant in the last few posts.

I would suggest that you both take a break from this thread.

Thanks - Armageus

I did thanks, I'm now investigating Agile and APM qualifications as my new role will transition from strategic to operational at some point.