A Step by Step Guide to Agile Project Management

by Jay D. Project Management Software

Traditional approaches to project management follow a linear process: Plan the project, design a solution, build it, test it, put it into production, and then fix any problems. This method is also referred to as the waterfall approach, because it is comprised of cascading steps.

However, traditional approaches are often beset by budget and timeline problems. This is because a conventional development sequence allows for no changes in requirements. It does not make allowances for any alterations in costs or client demands.

What is agile project management?

Agile management emerged as an alternative in the 1990s. Although it was developed by software engineers, it has become popular in other industries. Seventy-one per cent of organizations report using it often or sometimes.

Instead of focusing on fixed sequences, agile project management entails working in cycles that facilitate continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration. The client is involved throughout the process. According to PWC, projects managed using this approach are 28% more likely to be successful.

To understand what agile project management looks like in practice, here’s a step by step guide

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