Project Manager| AWR Development (BD) Ltd. Cox's Bazer , Bangladesh
Have you worked with Agile, Waterfall, or a hybrid approach? Which one do you find most effective for different types of projects based on your industry? Saving Changes...
We work in a highly regulated industry (life science/pharma).
Our hybrid approach mainly consists of a predictive analysis project phase, followed by an Iterative and Incremental design-build-test phase. When the system/plant is finally ready for commissioning, it is best to return to the predictive project phase and conclude all the activities strictly following a pre-determined plan built and agreed upon with the stakeholders' contribution.
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1 reply by Md. Golam Rob Talukdar
Jan 31, 2025 12:53 PM
Md. Golam Rob Talukdar
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Hi Fabio,
Thanks for sharing; that makes a lot of sense, especially in a regulated industry like pharma. The structured predictive phases ensure compliance, while the iterative phase allows for flexibility.
Have you found any challenges in balancing the two approaches?
Best is context-specific, and very rarely is a purely adaptive or purely predictive (avoid the terms agile or waterfall as those are limited to very specific domains) approach utilized when the team tailors their approach. The vast majority of projects follow a hybrid approach which might be more or less predictive or adaptive.
Kiron
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1 reply by Md. Golam Rob Talukdar
Jan 31, 2025 12:50 PM
Md. Golam Rob Talukdar
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Excellent point, Kiron! Context truly matters, and a hybrid approach often makes the most sense.
Project Manager| AWR Development (BD) Ltd. Cox's Bazer , Bangladesh
Jan 31, 2025 7:15 AM
Replying to Kiron Bondale
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Best is context-specific, and very rarely is a purely adaptive or purely predictive (avoid the terms agile or waterfall as those are limited to very specific domains) approach utilized when the team tailors their approach. The vast majority of projects follow a hybrid approach which might be more or less predictive or adaptive.
Kiron
Excellent point, Kiron! Context truly matters, and a hybrid approach often makes the most sense.
Project Manager| AWR Development (BD) Ltd. Cox's Bazer , Bangladesh
Jan 31, 2025 3:10 AM
Replying to Fabio Deglinnocenti
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We work in a highly regulated industry (life science/pharma).
Our hybrid approach mainly consists of a predictive analysis project phase, followed by an Iterative and Incremental design-build-test phase. When the system/plant is finally ready for commissioning, it is best to return to the predictive project phase and conclude all the activities strictly following a pre-determined plan built and agreed upon with the stakeholders' contribution.
Hi Fabio,
Thanks for sharing; that makes a lot of sense, especially in a regulated industry like pharma. The structured predictive phases ensure compliance, while the iterative phase allows for flexibility.
Have you found any challenges in balancing the two approaches?
Project Manager| AWR Development (BD) Ltd. Cox's Bazer , Bangladesh
Jan 31, 2025 1:28 AM
Replying to Rami Kaibni
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Hybrid works best for our Construction Projects!
Absolutely, Rami! Construction projects often need a mix of predictive planning and adaptive execution.
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Laura ThomasTech lead| aPurpleLakeville, United States
Choosing the proper development methodology for your business or startup can be challenging. Agile vs Waterfall are two popular approaches with unique benefits and challenges. Here’s a simple breakdown. Saving Changes...
Sergio Luis ConteHelping to create solutions for everyone| Worldwide based OrganizationsBuenos Aires, Argentina
Sorry but it is a big mistake in your question. I know, is not for you, it is for a big missunderstanding in the industry. Agile is an approach, Waterfall is a life cycle. You can use Agile with waterfall life cycle. This is not new. Agile was born in manufacturing and in software Tom Gilb demonstrate it when created EVO. With that said, putting this in terms of PMI, the business analyst is accountable for helping the organization to decide about that. Saving Changes...
I’ve worked with both Agile and Waterfall, and I find that Agile works best for projects with changing requirements and fast-paced delivery, especially in tech and innovation. Waterfall is ideal for projects with clear, fixed requirements and strict timelines, such as construction or manufacturing. Hybrid approaches are useful when projects have both predictable and flexible components. It’s all about matching the methodology to the project’s needs
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Luis BrancoCEO| Business Insight, Consultores de Gestão, LdªCarcavelos, Lisboa, Portugal
Absolutely! I’ve had the opportunity to work extensively with Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid approaches across a range of industries and project types.
Ultimately, the best approach depends on project characteristics, organizational maturity, stakeholder expectations, and risk appetite. I always advocate for tailoring the approach based on context, rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all.
Curious to hear how others have adapted their approach based on project context Saving Changes...
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