1c) Organisations Favouring Which Project Lifecycle

Question 1

Why organisations favour a Linear Lifecycle?

Answer 1

•Stable & predictable process is needed

•Clear knowledge upfront available

•Low flexibility or resistance to change

•Work/ teams split into clear phases

•Low risk tolerance

Question 2

Why organisations favour iterative lifecycle?

Answer 2

• Agile development

• Teams are flexible and open to change

•Steps can happen in parallel

•Scope is uncertain, learning needed

•Prototypes, timeboxes or parallel activities are used to gain feedback, insights or test high-risk ideas