CCBA® and CBAP® Certifications Study Guide

A predictive approach

A predictive approach (in some places referred to as a plan-driven approach) is an approach that plans upfront with maximum control what the expected implementation would be. The waterfall project methodology supports a predictive approach to planning.

A real-world example of when a predictive approach might be the most suitable planning approach would be in a project or initiative where a lot of certainties exists, such as an infrastructure project or a system upgrade initiative.

Both of these examples include a high degree of certainty in terms of what exactly is involved to make the change (do the upgrade) and it is clear what the expected outcome would be. This can, therefore, be planned upfront with a high degree ...