Two extreme views of project management processes include lunatic and fanatic.
The former is foolish for running a project without any process. In contrast, the latter takes an uncompromising view to ensure adherence to defined processes. If left unchecked, both views can lead to failures or sub-optimal performance.
Processes help you reach a particular objective or outcome in a defined and predictable manner. While certain processes are very strict wherein you need to precisely follow each step, several of them are left to the discretion of the project manager.
Given this, it is imperative not to lose sight of the final project objective. Scale the processes accordingly or if you decide to eliminate a step, document the rationale for doing so. If a process can make your project successful, then use it. If not, then reduce or eliminate it.
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