Should your project flow like waterfall or sprint like agile? Take the quiz to find out!
Choosing between Agile and Waterfall is like deciding whether to take a guided tour or explore a city on your own. With a guided tour, everything is planned out—you follow a set schedule and itinerary, ensuring you hit all the main sights in a structured way. On the other hand, exploring on your own allows for spontaneity—you can change your plans, discover hidden gems, and adapt as you go.
There’s no right or wrong choice—it’s all about what suits the destination (or project) and, importantly, you and your project stakeholders.
This quiz can help guide your decision-making process by identifying which approach best aligns with your current project. The approach you select can have a huge impact on both the perceived and actual success of your project.
The quiz
Why selecting the right approach matters!
Imagine wearing thongs to climb Mount Everest. Sure, they’re comfortable, and you love them for the beach, but they probably aren’t going to hold up against ice, snow, and frostbite. That’s what happens when you blindly pick your favourite project management approach instead of the one that actually fits the job.
Here’s why you need to think twice before slapping your "go-to" method on every project like it’s a one-size-fits-all solution:
- Avoiding chaos (or mutiny): Ever tried running an Agile sprint on a project with ironclad government regulations? Or using Waterfall for a “we’ll-figure-it-out-as-we-go” startup? Yeah, it’s like trying to herd cats with a spreadsheet - it’s not going to end well.
- Saving your budget (and your sanity): Picking the wrong approach is like making a grocery list after you’ve gone shopping—confusing, expensive, and you’ll still forget the milk.
- Keeping stakeholders happy (or at least not furious): People expect projects to run smoothly. Using the wrong method can leave everyone scratching their heads (or plotting your early retirement). Do yourself a favour - choose wisely and avoid becoming the topic of the next awkward all-hands meeting.
- Showing you’re a legend, not a dinosaur: Saying “but we’ve always done it this way” is a surefire way to end up on the wrong side of innovation. Stay sharp, stay adaptable, and you’ll be the project hero - not the cautionary tale.
So, next time you’re tempted to reach for your trusty old approach, remember—what got you through the last project might leave you out in the cold on this one. Pick the right tool for the job, and you’ll be strutting in your project manager cape in no time.
Still unsure which approach is right for your project?
If you're unsure which approach is right for your project—or if you’d like to dive deeper into crafting a project management strategy that’s as unique as your team—reach out to us. Think of it as trading those generic thongs for a perfectly tailored pair designed to handle the terrain (and maybe a matching cape for good measure).
We’ll work with you to align the method with your team’s dynamics, your project’s goals, and all those delightful complexities that make your work...well, interesting. Let's set your project up for success, no matter how steep the climb!
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