Chaptermeeting Frankfurt @Ernst&Young

There will be 2 Presentations separated by a break to network.

Presentation1 by Peter Reynders

doctoral degree in Chemistry & Physics at MPI Biophysical Chemistry, Göttingen
1998-2020 Bell Labs, Murray Hill, NJ
1990-2010 Merck Product and process development Pigments (Electronics)
1990- 2020 Supervision of theses incl on Stage-Gate/Agile hybrid project management
2001 Architect of R&D project management at Merck
2008- today Teaching Professor of Project / Portfolio Management TU Darmstadt & ENSCPB
2010-2024 Merck Life Science PMO
2016-2024 SAP Global Key User
2024-today Retired from Merck – but only officially, still working on projects and teaching at the universities

Presentation1 by Peter Reynders: The Evolution of Project Management Methods

This presentation explores four major project management approaches:

• Waterfall (Stage-Gate®): A structured, sequential approach suited to projects with clearly defined requirements.
• Agile: An iterative, flexible approach that emphasizes collaboration, feedback, and adaptation.
• Agile/Waterfall Hybrids: Combinations of structured planning and agile execution, balancing predictability with flexibility.
• Domain Models: Separation of features as cost elements from products, focus on revenue streams

Today all four approaches are widely used in practice. We will discuss when each method is most appropriate, considering factors such as project complexity, uncertainty, and stakeholder expectations. Real-life examples will illustrate their respective advantages and disadvantages and demonstrate how selecting the right approach can contribute to project success.

Please address any questions to Martin.Bertram@pmi-gc.de