METHODOLOGY

Project methodologies, without the jargon

Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, Kanban, hybrid. What each one is, when it fits, and what I would actually do.

Project methodologies

Waterfall

One phase at a time, signed off before the next. What it is and when it fits.

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What is Agile?

Short cycles, early feedback and MVPs: ship small, learn, then grow.

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Scrum

Sprints, roles and a simple rhythm for teams that deliver in short cycles.

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Kanban

A board, a limit on work in progress and a steady flow.

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Hybrid

A planned frame with flexible delivery inside it, as many real projects do.

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PRINCE2

A structured, stage-by-stage method for larger, more formal projects.

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GIST

Goals, Ideas, Step-projects and Tasks: test ideas before you build.

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Lean

Create more value with less waste, one improvement at a time.

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Goal management

Methods for setting goals and tracking what matters, from team level down to your own to-do list.

OKR

Objectives and Key Results: focus a team on what matters most.

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MBO

Management by Objectives: agree goals together, review results.

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KPI

The few numbers that tell you whether things are healthy.

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GTD

Getting Things Done: a personal system for your own commitments.

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New to the terms? Check the PM glossary, or begin with Start Here.