Waterfall project management is a methodology where work is completed within a linear and sequential timeline. Agile project management is a methodology where work is completed within an iterative and time-boxed timeline. Agile project management is often used for software development projects because of its potential for improving speed to market, but it requires an organizational culture that supports specific practices and operating philosophies.
Consider a scenario where an organization that has always managed its software development projects using a waterfall methodology has changed its direction, mandating that all software development projects follow an agile methodology.
Review the section of your text titled “Keys to Success with Agile.”
Construct an APA-compliant essay of at least 750 words (3 pages), excluding title page and references, that compares agile methodology to waterfall methodology as a basis for establishing the benefits of using agile methodology for software development projects.
In your essay include:
A brief summary of the differences between waterfall project management methodology and agile project management methodology.
A clear argument, founded on at least 4 of the 10 keys to success with agile, demonstrating how an agile project management methodology may serve the interests of the organization and its customers better than a waterfall methodology when used for software development projects. Whenever possible, contrast the specific key to agile success with its counterpart in waterfall methodology. Research-based conclusions summarizing the benefits to an organization of using agile project management for software development.
