Project management and Agile basics

Achieve project success through optimized management strategies and streamlined Agile planning.

The Stages of the Agile Software Development Life Cycle
Learn the stages involved in the agile software development life cycle (SDLC) to determine whether this process will fit your team’s needs.
The pros and cons of Waterfall methodology
Learn about the pros and cons of the Waterfall methodology to determine if it's the right fit for your team.
Limitations of Six Sigma Steps and What to Do About Them
Learn how to follow the Six Sigma steps, where the limitations of the methodology lie, and what methodologies you may want to use instead.
Agile vs. Waterfall vs. Kanban vs. Scrum: What’s the Difference?
Check out our complete guide to help you understand the different project management methodologies. Understand what really sets Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, and Kanban apart and determine which is the best fit for your team.
The 4 phases of the project management life cycle
Learn about the 4 phases of the project management life cycle. Whether you’re working on a small project or a large, multi-departmental initiative, you can apply our tips to successfully take your projects from initiation to close.
What the waterfall project management methodology can (and can’t) do for you
Learn the steps and benefits of waterfall methodology project management and get started with free templates from Lucidchart.
How to create a work breakdown structure and why you should
In project management, WBS stands for work breakdown structure. This foundational tool breaks a project or objective down into smaller, more manageable pieces so you can plan, manage, and evaluate large projects. Learn how to create a work breakdown structure and use our free templates!
How to write a winning project charter
As you put together your project charter contents, you’ll likely have questions of your own, particularly if your company doesn’t offer a standard form or template to fill out. Find the answers to the most common questions below, and learn how to create a project charter that wows your stakeholders.
8 steps to build a project management timeline
Project management timelines provide a visual overview of projects and increase team efficiency. Learn 8 easy steps to build a project management timeline to perfection.