Transforming IT Development: Agile vs. Waterfall PPT

This PPT slide, part of the 53-slide Agile Product Development Playbook for Executive Leadership PowerPoint presentation, contrasts 2 distinct approaches to IT development: the traditional "Waterfall" method and the modern "Agile" framework. On the left side, the Waterfall model is depicted as a linear process with clearly defined stages: Requirements, Design, Development, Testing, and Maintenance. This method typically spans 1 to 3 years and is characterized by long cycle times. It highlights that businesses are generally involved only at the beginning during requirements gathering and testing phases. The limitations of this approach include a slow response to changing requirements and a lack of flexibility in adjusting to customer feedback.

On the right side, the Agile approach is illustrated with a focus on iterative development and short cycles. Here, the process is broken down into rapid iterations, with customer input and feedback playing a critical role throughout. Key activities include Analysis, Development, Testing, and User Stories, all occurring within 1 to 2 weeks. This method emphasizes collaboration between business and IT teams, allowing for quicker iterations and a more adaptive response to evolving requirements. The Agile framework aims to deliver working application functionality to end-users more efficiently than the Waterfall method.

Overall, the slide presents a compelling case for the Agile approach, showcasing its ability to facilitate faster product design convergence and swift corrections. It underscores the importance of continuous feedback and collaboration, positioning Agile as a more effective strategy for modern IT development. This insight is crucial for organizations looking to enhance their product development processes and respond more effectively to market demands.

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