Module 3 Presentations

07/05/2024

Waterfall Model

 The waterfall model is a sequential design process  There are several well known and widely implemented waterfall methodologies, like PRINCE2 and PMI PMP

 In general, these methodologies have stages that deal with what you need to do before a project, during a start up phase, a planning phase, an execution phase and a closing phase.  They also then have a series of processes for managing work packages, exceptions, reporting, risks and issues

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Pro and Cons of the Waterfall Method Pro • Intensive planning identifies some GAPs in advance • Development Process tends to be better documented • Linear process is easier to understand and follow; teams fell often more comfortable with this approach Cons • Waterfall process requires tons of requirements in advance • Planning and system design takes a lot of effort and time • Change requests may occur during late phases • Changes have significant impact on project success • It’s hard to make decisions on the late phases • Waterfall can be applied in extremely difficult projects, like nuclear power plant, space ships, medicine*

* Phrase taken from PM handbook

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