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Agile vs. Adaptive Project Management: Understanding the Differences and Synergies
In the dynamic world of project management, there are many project methodologies that have evolved to meet the changing needs of businesses and teams. Two such methodologies that have gained notoriety are Agile Project Management and Adaptive Project Management.
Author’s note: Synergy is another term for constructive collaboration.
While Agile Project Management and Adaptive Project Management share similarities in their flexible approaches to project execution, they also have different and distinct characteristics that set them apart.
Definitions
Agile Project Management
Agile Project Management is a methodology that emphasizes iterative development, these characteristics include where requirements and solutions evolve through collaboration between self-organizing (or say self-managing) and cross-functional teams.
The beauty of the Agile Project Management methodology is that it promotes adaptive planning, evolutionary development, early and constant delivery, and continual improvement, all with a focus on customer outcomes.
Adaptive Project Management
Conversely, Adaptive Project Management, is a more fluid and flexible approach that allows for greater responsiveness to change and more flexibility on outcomes.
Unlike Agility, Adaptive Project Management is not tied to a specific framework. Instead, Adaptive Project Management focuses on adapting the project’s direction and execution as new information and situations arise.
