The world of frameworks is colorful - and sometimes confusing. ITIL®, PRINCE2®, Scrum, DevOps, SAFe®, COBIT®, TOGAF... The list is long, the promises great. But which framework is the right one for your company? There is no simple answer - but there is some guidance.
What is a framework anyway?
A framework is not a rigid set of rules, but a structured approach that bundles proven methods and principles. It provides orientation, reduces complexity and helps to increase efficiency, quality and transparency. Whether for IT service management, project management, agility or corporate management - there are suitable frameworks for almost every challenge.
The most common fields of application at a glance
- Service management:
ITIL® helps to manage IT services in a user-centered and sustainable way. - Project Management:
PRINCE2® brings structure to classic and agile projects. - Agile working methods:
Scrum, SAFe® or Kanban promote flexibility and self-organization. - IT governance & control:
COBIT® addresses control, compliance and risk management. - Culture & collaboration:
DevOps stands for better collaboration, automation and continuous delivery.
"Either-or" was yesterday
Frameworks are not competitors, but building blocks that can be combined. Many companies rely on a mix - e.g. ITIL® for service processes, Scrum for development teams and ® PRINCE2 for project structures. The decisive factor is how well they mesh with each other - and how well they fit in with the corporate culture.
Five questions for orientation
- What do we want to achieve?
- Where do we stand today?
- What makes our teams tick?
- What standards apply to us?
- How much change is feasible?
Conclusion: Frameworks are tools, not a religion
The best method is the one that works. Start small, learn iteratively and make frameworks your tool, not an end in themselves.
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