CMGT 410 Wk 1 Discussion – Agile vs. Waterfall

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students.

Due Thursday

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

The waterfall project management model is often used for non-IT projects, while the Agile project management model is often used for IT projects.

• Why is this the case?
• What differences between IT and non-IT projects make each more appropriate for a different project management model? Are there exceptions?
• What drawbacks might occur from using the waterfall model for an IT project and the Agile approach for a non-IT project?

Due Monday

Reply to at least 2 of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses.