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Transitioning a Waterfall Project to Agile - What Has Worked for You?

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Srikana Ray
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As a project manager, you are asked to transition an existing project from a Waterfall model to Agile. I am considering using Scrum and would start by working with the BA, architect, developers and testers to prioritize requirements, build a backlog, identify what can be delivered in sprints and create a roadmap to share with stakeholders and management.

One challenge is that some impacted/dependent teams may still be working in Waterfall, particularly if they are already committed to a release. This could create dependencies and challenges around timelines and handoffs.

For those who have experience with this type of transition:

What strategy worked best for you when moving from Waterfall to Agile?

How did you manage timelines, dependencies and release commitments when some teams were still using Waterfall?

What tools or practices helped make the transition comfortable for the team and stakeholders?

I would like to hear about your experiences, best practices and lessons learned during the transition phase.

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Syed Ashir Riaz
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Run Agile and Waterfall side by side: your team sprints, but you agree on fixed handoff dates so the Waterfall teams aren't caught off guard. A shared backlog and a simple dependency tracker (like Jira) keep everyone aligned.

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