Which project management methods are right for you?
Whether traditional, agile or hybrid – the choice of the right project management method depends on the requirements of your project. Traditional approaches are suitable for projects with fixed objectives and plans, while agile methods offer flexibility for dynamic projects. Hybrid approaches combine the advantages of both worlds, ideal for projects in which you want to combine traditional waterfall planning with agile methods, for example to allow agile project teams to work through individual project phases more flexibly.
With PLANTA Project, you can use all three methods seamlessly and adapt them flexibly – allowing you to perfectly manage every project.
| Aspect | Agile Project Management | Traditional Project Management | Hybrid Project Management |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approach | Iterative and flexible, continuous adjustments | Linear and plan-oriented, follows a fixed plan | Combination of iterative and linear approach |
| Project structure | Divided into sprints, focused on incremental results | Project phases (e.g. initiation, planning, execution, completion) | Customizable mix of agile and traditional elements |
| Planning effort | Minimal at the beginning, detailed per sprint | Comprehensive and detailed at the beginning | Detailed planning for the overall project, flexible adjustments in sub-projects |
| Flexibility | Very high, requirements can be adjusted at any time | Low, changes often require rework and approvals | Adaptations possible in agile areas, stability in traditional parts |
| Documentation | Minimal and limited to the essentials | Comprehensive, complete documentation | Combination of minimal and comprehensive documentation |
| Risk management | Risks are identified and dealt with during the sprints | Risks are identified and managed in the planning phase | Flexible risk approach depending on the project phase |
| Areas of application | Suitable for projects with unclear or changing requirements | Suitable for projects with clearly defined requirements | Suitable for complex projects with mixed requirements |
| Team collaboration | Close collaboration, strong focus on interaction | Division of labor, often less interaction | Combination of interaction and division of labor |
You can find a more detailed definition in our blog article on agile or hybrid project management.
Agile Project Management with PLANTA Project*
Quick Access
Get right started: open the board, create tasks
Fast and intuitive operation with Kanban boards and additional views
Minimal training effort thanks to a user-friendly interface
Simple adjustment to individual project requirements
Collaboration
Modern cooperation: Digitally interconnnected, efficiently organized and successful together.
Central platform for team collaboration and communication
Real-time updates and synchronization for transparent progress tracking
| Seamless integration of tools and documents for efficient workflows |