1. Misconceptions

  • Many IT teams mistakenly think PADI is a methodology like Agile or Waterfall.
  • In reality, PADI is a mandatory SOP.
  • Teams assume they can freely choose methods without following SOP.
  • PADI is often seen as rigid or irrelevant compared to modern methods.

2. Lack of Socialization

  • Not all developers, project managers, or vendors receive proper training on PADI.
  • Awareness is higher in government/BUMN projects, but lower in startups or private companies.
  • This gap leads to teams overlooking PADI’s role in compliance and audit.

3. Bias Toward Agile/Modern Methods

  • Startups and creative teams are more familiar with Scrum/Kanban.
  • Agile is seen as faster and more flexible.
  • SOPs like PADI are perceived as slowing down iteration.
  • In reality, Agile can coexist with PADI, as long as documentation is maintained.

4. Documentation Seen as a Burden

  • PADI requires formal documentation at every stage: Planning, Analysis, Design, Implementation.
  • Many teams prefer quick iteration without detailed reports.
  • Risk: without documentation, proving process compliance during audits becomes difficult.

5. Impacts of Low Awareness

  • Compliance risk → projects may be deemed non-standard.
  • Audit problems → lack of PADI documentation complicates evaluations.
  • Communication gaps → business and vendors misalign without a shared SOP.

🎯 Analyst Recommendations

  • Wider socialization → PADI training should reach startups and private sectors.
  • Early declaration → clarify project vs product upfront to avoid misaligned expectations.
  • Hybrid approach → Agile can be used for execution, while PADI ensures documentation.
  • Mindset shift → treat documentation as an asset for transparency, not a burden.

Closing Insight

PADI is not a methodology to be compared, but a mandatory SOP.
Low awareness leads to misconceptions and risks in compliance and audit.
With clear declaration and hybrid approaches, teams can remain agile while ensuring governance.