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Why Plan-driven Management Doesn't Suit Agile
publish date: 2026/06/04 11:34:7.603555 UTC
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The standard plan-driven approach to project management requires a manager to have a stable view of everything that has to be developed. Why does this not work well with agile methods?
Correct Answer
Because agile development has requirements developed incrementally, software delivered in short rapid increments, and changes to requirements and software as the norm — a stable view is impossible
Explanation
A plan-based approach requires the manager to have a stable view of everything to be developed and the development processes. However, it does not work well with agile methods where requirements are developed incrementally, the software is delivered in short rapid increments, and changes to requirements and software are the norm.
Reference
Software Engineering, Ian Sommerville, 9th edition