AGILE PROJECT MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES ON ELECTRICAL PROJECT SUCCESS IN NAIROBI COUNTY, KENYA

Daniel Muger Ambuka, Dr. Yusuf Muchelule

Abstract


Purpose: The main objective of this study was to examine the effect of agile project management strategies on electrical project success in Nairobi County, Kenya. Specifically, the study sought to examine the effect of management support and to assess the effect of project team training on electrical project success in Nairobi County, Kenya.

Methodology: A cross-sectional survey design was used in this study. The study unit of analysis was 150 electrical projects in Nairobi County. The unit observation was 150 project managers involved in the electrical projects.

Findings: The study found management support had a positive (β1=0.279) significant (p value= 0.000) effect on electrical project success in Nairobi County. The study also found that project team training had a positive (β2=0.305) and significant (p-value = .000) effect on electrical project success in Nairobi County.

Recommendations: It is recommended that organizations enhance management support by increasing the involvement of senior management in all phases of the project lifecycle. Organizations managing electrical projects should prioritize continuous and targeted training programs that address both technical and soft skills development.

Keywords: Agile Project Management Strategies, electrical project success, project team training, management support


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