{"id":13365,"date":"2026-01-06T12:16:45","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T11:16:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lebihan.de\/?post_type=glossar-begriff&#038;p=13365"},"modified":"2026-01-09T22:42:28","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T21:42:28","slug":"agile-project-management","status":"publish","type":"glossar-begriff","link":"https:\/\/www.lebihan.de\/en\/glossary\/agile-project-management\/","title":{"rendered":"Agile Project Management"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2><strong>Table of Contents<\/strong><\/h2><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#was-versteht-man-unter-agilem-projektmanagement\">What Is Agile Project Management?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#verstandnis-von-agile-projektmanagement\">Core Principles of Agile Project Management<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#abgrenzung-zum-klassischen-projektmanagement\">Agile vs. Traditional Project Management<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#schlusselprinzipien\">Overview of Agile Methods<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#scrum\">Scrum<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#kanban\">Kanban<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#extreme-programming-xp\">Extreme Programming (XP)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#agiles-projektmanagement-in-der-software-entwicklung\">When Is Agile Project Management Suitable?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#agile-methoden\">Advantages of Agile Project Management<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#agiles-projektmanagement-in-der-praxis\">Agile Project Management in Practice<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#haufig-gestellte-fragen-faq-zum-agile-projektmanagement\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"was-versteht-man-unter-agilem-projektmanagement\"><strong><strong>What Is Agile Project Management?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Agile project management is an iterative and flexible approach to planning and executing projects. Originally developed in the context of software development, it is now widely used across many industries. The goal is to deliver projects in small, manageable units, in so-called sprints, while continuously collecting feedback and responding quickly to change. Strong team collaboration, regular communication, and a clear focus on customer value are at the core of agile project management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"verstandnis-von-agile-projektmanagement\"><strong><strong>Core Principles of Agile Project Management<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Agile Manifesto forms the foundation of agile methods and defines 12 principles. The most important ones include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Self-organizing teams that work autonomously and take responsibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Continuous improvement through retrospectives and adaptation of working practices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customer satisfaction through early and continuous delivery of working software<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Welcoming changes, even late in the project lifecycle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Short development cycles (sprints) with regular feedback<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Close collaboration between business stakeholders and development teams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"abgrenzung-zum-klassischen-projektmanagement\"><strong><strong>Agile vs. Traditional Project Management<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Traditional Project Management<\/th><th>Agile Project Management<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Fixed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lebihan.de\/glossary\/project-plan\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.lebihan.de\/en\/glossary\/project-plan\/\">project plan<\/a> &amp; rigid processes<\/td><td>Iterative planning &amp; flexible execution<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Strong hierarchies &amp; control<\/td><td>Self-organizing, motivated teams<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Extensive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lebihan.de\/glossar-begriff\/projektdokumentation\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.lebihan.de\/glossar-begriff\/projektdokumentation\/\">documentation<\/a><\/td><td>Focus on working results<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Delivery at the end of the project<\/td><td>Early and continuous delivery<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Slow reaction to change<\/td><td>High adaptability<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Conclusion:<\/strong> Agile methods offer greater flexibility and customer orientation, making them ideal for complex and dynamic project environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"schlusselprinzipien\"><strong>Overview of Agile Methods<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"scrum\"><strong>Scrum<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Iterative framework with defined roles:<\/strong> Scrum Master, Product Owner, Development Team<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Structured events:<\/strong> Daily Stand-up, Sprint Planning, Review, Retrospective<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Goal:<\/strong> Deliver a working product increment at the end of each sprint<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"kanban\"><strong>Kanban<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visual system for process optimization<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tasks move through defined columns on a Kanban board (\u201cTo Do,\u201d \u201cIn Progress,\u201d \u201cDone\u201d)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ideal for transparency and real-time workflow control<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"extreme-programming-xp\"><strong>Extreme Programming (XP)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Designed for software projects with high change requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practices include pair programming, test-driven development (TDD), and continuous integration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Goal: Maximum code quality with high responsiveness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"agiles-projektmanagement-in-der-software-entwicklung\"><strong><strong>When Is Agile Project Management Suitable?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Agile methods are particularly suitable for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Teams that can work autonomously and cross-functionally<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Projects with unclear requirements or changing conditions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Software and product development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marketing campaigns and digital transformation initiatives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"agile-methoden\"><strong>Advantages of Agile Project Management<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Greater flexibility and fast response to change<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Early delivery of results<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Higher customer satisfaction through continuous feedback<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transparent workflows<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increased motivation through self-organizing teams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improved quality and reduced risk through iterative testing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"agiles-projektmanagement-in-der-praxis\"><strong><strong>Agile Project Management in Practice<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In software development, agile project management has fundamentally transformed development processes. Teams work with Scrum or Kanban boards, collaborate closely, and continuously improve. However, agile principles can also be successfully applied in other fields such as marketing, construction, or HR; wherever complexity and change are part of daily operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"haufig-gestellte-fragen-faq-zum-agile-projektmanagement\"><strong><strong>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is agile project management?<\/strong><br>A flexible project approach in which projects are implemented iteratively in short cycles. The goal is to respond quickly to change and involve customers closely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is a sprint?<\/strong><br>A fixed time period (usually 2\u20134 weeks) during which a functional product increment is delivered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is the difference between agile and traditional project management?<\/strong><br>Agile: flexible, iterative, customer-focused \u2013 Traditional: plan-driven, linear, control-oriented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Which methods belong to agile project management?<\/strong><br>Scrum, Kanban, and Extreme Programming (XP) are the most well-known.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Is agile project management only suitable for IT projects?<\/strong><br>No. Agile methods can be applied across industries, for example in marketing, HR, or product development.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-13365","glossar-begriff","type-glossar-begriff","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lebihan.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/glossar-begriff\/13365","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lebihan.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/glossar-begriff"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lebihan.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/glossar-begriff"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lebihan.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13365"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}