Agile and planning

A statement of work is a document that defines a project’s objectives, scope, and deliverables. Learn what a statement of work should include, how it differs from a scope of work, and how you can improve your SoW with visuals from Lucidchart.

What is project management? What is change management? These terms are often confused, but you will likely need both to handle that changes that drive success. Learn the differences between project and change management, and see how to incorporate these methods at your company.

In the world of software development, it's easy to get lost in the jargon. So we've created a crash course in Agile operations for you. Discover the difference between Agile development, Agile operations, and other terms.

If you haven't defined success for your project, you risk not meeting your stakeholders' expectations. Learn how you can define project success factors and build project plans around them.

When it comes to project management, quality is more important than quantity. Stop wasting valuable resources—narrow your initiatives down to those that align with your overall company vision. Learn how to align your project strategy and prioritize projects.

Project managers need all the help they can get to keep projects on track. Learn how you can track and measure ongoing progress and improve project outcomes using a project management dashboard. (Plus, see how Lucidchart can help you visualize real-time data.)

Want to ensure that your projects and programs align with your company's business objectives? Implement BRM, or benefits realization management. This article explains the three stages involved and some strategies for creating a benefits realization plan.

Rapid application development (RAD), an agile project management strategy, offers fast project turnaround in fast-paced environments like software development. Learn more about RAD methodology and its benefits.

Adaptive Project Framework (APF) is a project management methodology that prepares teams to anticipate change and respond. Learn the five phases of APF and determine whether it's a good fit for your team.

Looking for strategies that drive timely, cost-effective project completion and don’t overwork your team? Learn critical chain project management methodology and how it differs from critical path methodology.

What is DMAIC? Learn about the DMAIC methodology, which could help your company manufacture products nearly 100% defect-free.

Check out our complete guide to help you understand the different project management methodologies. Understand what really sets Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, and Kanban apart and determine which is the best fit for your team.