Linear project management
Project management
cheatsheet
Processes for iterative project management
Waterfall
Scrum
Best for large projects with few variables
Best for complex projects with experienced teams
Medium to large projects
Linear Process
Limited Flexibility
Special tools
G
Principles
Special tools
Flexible
Sprints
Backlog
Burndown
antt chart
Principles
Benefits
Benefits
Work is prioritized and delivered in Sprints
The project is carried out in several phases
New phase can only begin after the previous
one has finished
Iterative Process
Small to Medium projects
Predictable outcome
Easy to control budget, timeline, and scope.
The project is documented to ensure no loss
The team holds regular meetings to improve
collaboration
The work is reviewed by the client regularly
to accommodate changes.
of information.
Improved communication between project
stakeholders
Team independence
Continuous improvement
Themes for iterative project management
Agile
PRINCE2
Kanban
Best for a changing environment with a need to adapt
Best for large projects with fixed requirements
Best for environments with changing priorities
Small to large projects
Iterative
Special tools
Flexible
Large projects
Linear Process
Some Flexibility
Principles
Benefits
Customer collaboration over contract negotiation.
Kanban Board
WIP limits
Principles
Benefits
Benefits
Learning from experience
Adaptability to the changing environment.
Defined roles and responsibilities
Clear rules and processes
Communication between team members.
Manage by stages
Widely used and recognized in the UK
V
Manage by Exception
Client involvement.
isualized workflow
Process visualization and clarity
Limited Work In Progress (WIP)
Quicker delivery of individual tasks
Lead and Cycle time tracking
Increased overall efficiency.
Focus on products
Responding to change over
following a plan.
Tailor to suit the project environment.
Lean
PMBOK
Scrumban
Best for a trasnforming your processes
Best for projects that require standartization
Best for projects with a lot of unknowns
Small to large projects
Cutting waste process
Flexible
Special tools
Small to large projects
Linear Process
Some Flexibility
Muda
Mura
Muri
Principles
Optimizing the process
Mura - Standardize the process
Special tools
Medium to large projects
Linear Process
A collection of the best project management
practices
Only working on things that add value
Benefits
A standardized book of knowledge
Work is visualized on a Kanban board
Middle ground between Scrum and Kanban
Eases collaboration with other teams and
The team pulls tasks from the backlog with
Focus on delivering value
companies.
limited WIP
The team meets for daily Scrum and
on-demand planning.
Crystal
Six Sigma
Best for improving team communication and involvement
Best for large companies looking to eliminate waste
Flexible
Special tools
Medium to large projects
Linear Process
No Flexibility
Multiple
Benefits
Special tools
Six Sigma
Certification
process
levels
Principles
Principles
Improved team collaboration.
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Benefits
Frequent delivery.
Reflective improvement.
Osmotic communication.
A team led process
Personal safety.
Direct communication & transparency
Focus.
Quick response to change.
Easy access to expert users.
A technical environment with frequent
integration.
Define aims and issues
Measure current processes of the project
Comprehensive issue solution
Analyze the processes to find out faults
Reduced waste
Improve the work
Optimized and error-free process.
Control further process development.
Special tools
Kanban Board
WIP limits
Daily scrum
Principles
Benefits
Muri - Remove overload
Iterative
Limited Flexibility
PMBOK
PMI
Principles
Benefits
Muda - Eliminate waste
Small to large projects
Special tools
Flexibile
Continued business justification
Individuals & interactions over processes
and tools.
Working software over comprehensive documentation.
Iterative Process
Small projects
PRINCE2 Certification
4 values &
12 principles
Key Principles
Special tools
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