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 |
Traditional Project Management with PLANTA Project
Detailed Project Planning and Management
Never search for project information again — find all project data where you need it
Central project overview for a clear structure
Transparent planning of milestones and dependencies for optimal project progression
| Defined project process with approvals and workflow |
Resource and Capacity Management
Not all team members are equally busy and there is a lack of resources? Those days are over:
Central utilization overview for transparent planning and management
Efficient allocation of resources to optimize utilization across all projects
Early identification of bottlenecks for proactive solution finding
Hybrid Project Management with PLANTA Project
Combining the Advantages of Traditional and Agile PM
Why choose one method when you can have the advantages of both?
Combination of clear planning and flexible adaptation for optimal project execution
Ability to react quickly to changes while maintaining long-term goals
| Promoting team collaboration through agile approaches and clear responsibilities from the classic approach |
Flexible Reporting and Dashboarding
No surprises in the project — track your project status live and intervene quickly
Overview of current project progress through status reports and trend analyses
Infoboard with summarized project information on costs, expenses, risks and deviations from the original plan
Project manager’s assessment of the future course of the project
*The former PLANTA pulse component, PLANTA’s solution for agile project management, is integrated in the PLANTA Project Edition
