This document distinguishes between the Waterfall, Agile, and Lean project management philosophies. Waterfall emphasizes upfront planning while Agile and Lean emphasize learning through iteration. Agile further divides into methodologies like Scrum and Kanban. The document advises that the best methodology depends on the specific context and warns against dogmatically pushing a single style without understanding needs.

1. Managing Software Projects
Essential jargon & common questions

2. RULE 1

3. DON’T PANIC!

4. Let’s start by distinguishing three key words...

5. Waterfall

6. Agile

7. Lean

8. Project Management
Philosophies
Approach
Lean
Agile Waterfall
Project Management
Philosophy

9. Emphasis: Learning &
Iteration
Lean
Agile Waterfall
Emphasis: Upfront plan

10. Source: https://www.atlassian.com/agile/kanban
Agile project management further subdivides… e.g. into:

11. ...And lots of variations on these (e.g. Scrumbut).
There are lots of other methodologies. Some don’t have names.

12. RULE 2

13. IF SOMEONE DOGMATICALLY PROMOTES
A PROJECT MANAGEMENT STYLE WITHOUT
ASKING ABOUT YOUR CONTEXT.
GET OUT!

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