DELPHI TECHNIQUE AND ITS ROLE IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Delphi Technique in Project Management The Delphi Technique helps to arrive at a common solution for a described problem. For instance, the project manager here is quantifying risk for her project and requires expert advice. To come to a well-thought decision, he/she can use the Delphi Technique. Delphi model involves a round of questionnaire followed by individual interpretations that eventually leads to a conclusion. This model is widely used in the field of project management. Delphi Technique Explanation Using Scenarios 1. When there are several experts and their advice, despite being helpful, varies from that of one another to a great extent. 2. When experts are put up at different geographical locations and cannot come to a common place for discussion or finding a common solution. The Delphi technique is used to attain expert advice on various technical issues, project-related issues, risk assessment, management issues, and sco...