Traditional PM Methods Vs Agile PM Methods

Traditional Project Management

1. Detailed and rigid planning with formal and controlled change procedures.
2. Formal task breakdown and allocation, may not be adaptable.
3. Human resources can be changed easily which might lead to morale issues.
4. Command and control leadership style.
5. Upfront stakeholder and scope identification which increases the cost of change.

Agile Project Management :

1. “Plans are nothing, planning is everything.” - Dwight D. Eisenhower
2. Collaborative and prioritized task breakdown.
3. Self-organizing, empowered, cross-functional, cohesive teams leading to high morale.
4. Servant leadership style. Empowering, guiding, coaching.
5. High team-stakeholder involvement and focus always on the most important scope needed now.