Article Index
What is 5-PATHS™ ?
The number 5
The acronym PATHS
5 major components
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Introduction

5-PATHS™ project management methodology is fundamentally based on the western "Goal Directed Project Management" philosophy and the very ancient eastern "Five Elements" theory. There are also other important sources applied such as Silva's Mind Control Concept and the responsibility matrix of Summit-D Systems Delivery methodology to make our approach more efficient, practical and understandable. The term 'FIVE PATHS' basically refers to the five essential Result-paths of the projects. However, as we inspect the entire methodology framework at top level, we can see it handles the following components:

• the five major Project types (P.A.T.H.S.)
• the five major Uncertainty and risk factors of Projects (each also has five child areas)
• the five essential Result-paths of the Projects (P.A.T.H.S.)
• the five Project Management LifeCycle elements (Origination, Initiation, Planning, Execution/Control, Closure)
• the five Project LifeCycle elements (Preparation, Design, Realization, Final preparation, Go-live and support)
• the five ideal Responsibilities of project milestones and activities (I.D.E.A.L.)
• the five smart Features of Milestones and Project Goals (S.M.A.R.T.)

These components - directly or indirectly - all related to the number five (see next page), the term "five paths" and the five elements/movements/quality of Change.