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Traditional project management methodologies |
Scrum methodology |
Organization and management |
Vertical hierarchy, specialized resources |
A more horizontal and participative approach to management |
Teamwork |
No size limit |
Limited team size as the scrum methodology implies many meetings, called the scrum ceremonies |
Lifecycle |
Linear, sequential order |
Iterative, incremental progress |
Planning |
Predictive planning: comprehensive strategy designed at the start of the project |
Adaptive planning: the strategy is reviewed during each sprint |
Flexibility |
Does not allow backtracking |
A flexible method designed to adapt to the client’s needs |
Quality assurance |
The client only sees and validates the final product |
The client is part of the development cycle, they grant approval at each stage |
Documentation |
Extensive documentation: necessary to validate deliverables and establish a contract |
Less comprehensive due to the incremental approach and regular client consultations |
Success measurement |
Initial commitments were respected (budget, delays, quality) |
Customer satisfaction and added value |