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Understanding the 4 Types of Project Management

Trushit Kasodiya
4 min readJan 4, 2025

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Diagram showcasing the four types of project management: Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, and Kanban.

When we talk about project management, we mean the process of planning, organizing, and managing resources to achieve specific goals. Over the years, different methods have evolved to manage projects more effectively. In my experience, choosing the right project management approach can make a significant difference in a project’s success.

Table of Contents

  1. Introduction to Project Management
  2. Waterfall Project Management
  3. Agile Project Management
  4. Scrum Project Management
  5. Kanban Project Management
  6. Comparison of the 4 Types of Project Management
  7. Implementing the Right Type of Project Management
  8. FAQs about Project Management

Waterfall Project Management

The waterfall project management method is one of the oldest and most traditional approaches. This method follows a linear and sequential design process. For example, imagine building a house; you start with the foundation, then the walls, and finally, the roof. Each stage depends on the completion of the previous one, and once a stage is completed, there is no going back. Here’s a simple illustration of the waterfall model:

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Trushit Kasodiya
Trushit Kasodiya

Written by Trushit Kasodiya

Flutter Developer with 4 years of experience in building mobile and web apps. Skilled in React Native, Firebase, Java, and Figma. Passionate problem-solver.

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