Agile vs. Waterfall with Dan Neuman

Agile Coaches' Corner

This week, Dan Neumann is talking about the frequent topic that when addressing Agile and Waterfall sometimes seems that it is used as a weapon to keep people away, and to advocate for the usage of one way (Agile or Waterfall) against the other.

In this episode, Dan will explore how to begin a constructive conversation regarding moving forward using Agile or Waterfall when facing a challenge that needs to be overcome.

Key Takeaways

• Agile vs Waterfall
• • When deciding which approach to use, think about what the goals are, and then decide what tactics you will apply.
  • In a complex domain, where is a lot of uncertainty, and collaboration and exploration are needed, Agile will be the most suitable approach.
  • If you need to repeatedly deliver a consistent product, Waterfall is the most efficient approach.
• What is the distinction between project management through an Agile and a Waterfall perspective?
• • Project management has a place in Agile delivery even though in the Scrum framework there is no room for a project manager.
  • Companies have budgets and need the ability to forecast; they need to be able to adjust as learning happens, so thinking about how a project gets managed in an Agile ROAM is relevant. Don’t fall into thinking that project management is only a Waterfall approach.
• Situations where coaches and Scrum Masters enter into an organization.
• • Check where people are before trying to “fix them.”
  • Try to understand what is happening in the environment first.
  • Be curious about the structure and how effective it is.

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