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The debate: Agile versus Waterfall

The longstanding rivalry between Agile and Waterfall processes is really over the primacy of scope in a project. Which is best? Two advocates plead their case.

September 12, 2019

Methodologies

Agile in education: responsive projects in an era of rapid change

A new generation of students is forcing universities into an era of rapid change. Jon Baldwin explains how adopting an agile approach may alleviate the pressure.

May 16, 2018

Agile innovation in project management

Whereas classic project management is largely considered prescriptive, agile project management seeks to develop the vision of the future and the ability to explore, which is why it is ideal for innovation activities, writes Rami Shakour.

April 6, 2016

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Project processes versus people power

Organisational agility is being promoted as the ‘silver bullet’ to create value and eliminate project failures, but methodologies, standard operating procedures and organisational maturity also underpin success, writes Dr Lynda Bourne.

December 15, 2015

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Is there a formula for good project management?

In a process-driven environment, formula is wonderful. The problem is when you go beyond simple projects, using a formula results in a crash between those who want to tick boxes and the problems that don’t fit in a box, writes editor Adeline Teoh.

November 23, 2015

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How to use agile in your project

Agile environments promote a value-driven, collaborative approach to software design and development but they are not for every project, writers Craig Beveridge. Here’s when and how to use it.

September 17, 2015

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Agile added to PRINCE2 project management qualification

The developer of the PRINCE2 project management qualification has launched an agile component to the program, citing a growing trend towards organisations using agile in their projects.

July 2, 2015

Is PRINCE2 still relevant?

PRojects IN Controlled Environments, better known as PRINCE, has been helping project practitioners since 1989. Is it still relevant more than two decades later? editor Adeline Teoh asks.

January 29, 2015

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Should we have standards in project management?

Should we standardise project management, or allow a more freestyle approach? Mark Heath and Lynn Crawford present two sides of the argument. Have your say.

November 27, 2014