{"id":1387,"date":"2022-11-18T17:06:55","date_gmt":"2022-11-18T17:06:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/?p=1387"},"modified":"2026-03-16T15:30:50","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T15:30:50","slug":"project-management-style","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/project-management-style\/","title":{"rendered":"What Could Be Your Project Management Style?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Whether you\u2019re a junior or an <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/how-to-get-project-management-experience\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">experienced project manager<\/a> \u2014 every new project represents a new challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Along with other important decisions you\u2019ll need to make as a <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/what-project-managers-do\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">project manager<\/a>, at one point you\u2019ll also need to decide what project management style to choose for your project.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this blog post, we\u2019ll guide you through the 5 most common project management styles and help you find the one that best suits your specific project.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, keep reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1110\" height=\"555\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Project-management-style-cover-1110x555.png\" alt=\"Project management style - cover\" class=\"wp-image-10466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Project-management-style-cover-1110x555.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Project-management-style-cover-600x300.png 600w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Project-management-style-cover-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Project-management-style-cover-18x9.png 18w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Project-management-style-cover-120x60.png 120w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Project-management-style-cover.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-is-a-project-management-style\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a project management style?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before we dive into the specifics, let\u2019s first clarify what a project management style actually is.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A project management style refers to a specific <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/project-management-methodologies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>approach you use to manage your project<\/strong><\/a><strong>.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before opting for a specific managing style, you should first consider some of your project\u2019s main characteristics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/smart-goals-project-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Project goals<\/a> and objectives,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/project-management-budgeting-methods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Project budget<\/a>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/project-deadline\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Project deadlines<\/a>,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Project team\u2019s size and expertise, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your client and <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/stakeholder-in-project-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">stakeholder<\/a> requests.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>After you\u2019ve gathered all this information, you\u2019ll be ready to move on to the next phase \u2014 choosing the right management style for your project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"why-is-choosing-the-right-project-management-style-important\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why is choosing the right project management style important?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re wondering why choosing the right project management style matters in the first place \u2014 there\u2019s quite a reasonable explanation for that question.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing your project management style is actually one of the key factors determining whether your project will end in success or failure.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And, here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The right style will help you <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/workload-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">manage your team and workload effectively<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coordinated well, your project team members will be more motivated and productive with their tasks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increased motivation and productivity will help build a positive work environment where <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/communication-in-project-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">team members effectively communicate<\/a> throughout the project.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It will all result in a successful project, e.g. a <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/successful-product-launch-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">successful product launch<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>With all this in mind, you can continue with determining the suitable style for your next project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"5-common-project-management-styles\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">5 Common project management styles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that we\u2019ve established how and why you should focus on your project management style \u2014 it\u2019s time to cover the most common styles in more detail.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ll cover the 5 most common project management styles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/waterfall-project-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Waterfall<\/a>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/agile-project-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Agile<\/a>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/scrum-project-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Scrum<\/a>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/lean-project-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lean<\/a>, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/kanban-project-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kanban<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Reading more about these 5 styles will help you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Identify which style you should use, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Help you understand both pros and cons of each style.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>So, let\u2019s dive in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"container plaky-gradient-default pt-5 ps-lg-5 z-0 mb-5 pb-lg-4 pr-0\" >\n    <div class=\"d-flex flex-column flex-lg-row align-items-center justify-content-center justify-content-lg-between gap-1 gap-lg-5\">\n        <div class=\"banner-text text-center text-lg-start text-white\">\n            <span class=\"translation-block lh-1 fs-16 text-white\">\n                Free project management software            <\/span>\n            <p class=\"translation-block mw-300 fs-12 mb-2\">Take control of your team's workload and achieve better project results with Plaky by CAKE.com.<\/p>\n            <div class=\"cta-btns pt-4 d-flex align-items-center justify-content-center justify-content-lg-start gap-4 mb-4 mb-lg-0\">\n                <a aria-label=\"Sign up\" href=\"https:\/\/app.plaky.com\/signup\" class=\"btn rounded py-1 px-2 fs-12 btn-light\">\n                    Sign up                <\/a>\n                                <a aria-label=\"Learn more\" class=\"text-white px-2 fs-12\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\">\n                    Learn more                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/default@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Plaky logo\" media=\"(min-width: 998px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"max-w-350 img-fluid px-lg-0\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/default.png\" alt=\"Plaky screenshot\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    \n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"style-1-waterfall\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Style #1: Waterfall&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To determine whether your project management style is waterfall, consider the following questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Is your desired outcome clearly established from the very beginning and can\u2019t be subject to change over time?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you have enough time to focus on details?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If your answers are mainly yes, then waterfall is probably the project management style you should opt for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Waterfall, sometimes referred to as the classical or traditional approach, follows a linear structure, where a project is clearly divided into <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/phases-project-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5 project phases<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Initiation,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Planning,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Execution,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Control, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Closing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In waterfall, there\u2019s a strict order to be followed, where each phase goes after another without any exceptions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, you can\u2019t leave one phase unfinished and skip to another one. Each phase needs to end before you can move on to the next one.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if you\u2019re <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/corporate-event-planning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">planning a corporate event<\/a>, you can\u2019t send invites if you haven\u2019t previously determined where the event is going to take place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"waterfall-project-management-style-pros\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Waterfall project management style pros<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some waterfall project management style pros.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"pro-1-waterfall-is-goal-oriented\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pro #1: Waterfall is goal-oriented&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In waterfall, the project team will know exactly what they\u2019re going for.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Working with a sense of purpose is important in increasing motivation, and, consequently, achieving higher performance levels.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"pro-2-waterfall-can-be-implemented-in-different-industries\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pro #2: Waterfall can be implemented in different industries<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You can easily apply waterfall in almost any industry, ranging from IT all the way to manufacturing and construction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"pro-4-waterfall-is-detailed\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pro #4: Waterfall is detailed<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to its step-by-step nature, waterfall is excellent for keeping all project details under control at all times.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/project-roles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">project team members<\/a> remain focused on task-specific details during the entire project development process, there\u2019s less chance for oversights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"pro-5-waterfall-is-reusable\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pro #5: Waterfall is reusable<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In waterfall, there\u2019s a clear path to follow, and you can follow it as many times as you want.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if you\u2019re doing the same project several times, there\u2019s no need to change the style that\u2019s already proven successful.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"waterfall-project-management-style-cons\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Waterfall project management style cons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some waterfall project management style cons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"con-1-waterfall-is-not-flexible\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Con #1: Waterfall is not flexible<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>More often than not, it happens that your plans need to change due to certain factors, such as budget limitations or deadline changes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In that sense, waterfall\u2019s greatest flaw is that it\u2019s not adaptable.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, for example, if you gain important customer feedback in the late development stages \u2014 you won\u2019t be able to implement this feedback in your project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this case, the rigid nature of waterfall could lead to customer dissatisfaction in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"style-2-agile\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Style #2: Agile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the co-authors of the <a href=\"https:\/\/agilemanifesto.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Agile manifesto<\/a>, Jim Highsmith, says:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e5f6fe\"><em>\u201cAgility is the ability to both create and respond to change in order to profit in a turbulent business environment\u201d<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The agile style in <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/why-is-project-management-important\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">project management<\/a> is the complete opposite of waterfall, as agile\u2019s main characteristic is adaptability and the ability to respond to change.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Developed in 2001, agile was primarily meant to be used in the software industry.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, agile quickly started to expand to other industries, such as:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Manufacturing,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Education, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Healthcare.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To determine whether your project management style is agile \u2014 ask yourself the following:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do you have overlapping <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/project-timeline\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">project timelines<\/a> where different teams work on different project phases at the same time?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Does your project require frequent modifications along the way?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If the answer is yes \u2014 agile is probably your project style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"agile-project-management-style-pros\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Agile project management style pros<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a look at these agile project management style pros.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"pro-1-agile-is-flexible\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pro #1: Agile is flexible<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The most valuable characteristic of the agile style is its flexibility.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ability to respond to change is suitable for complex projects where project requirements often change, even in the later stages of development.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"pro-2-agile-projects-result-in-fewer-errors\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pro #2: Agile projects result in fewer errors<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Being flexible naturally leads to making fewer errors in your project development process, as you can easily go back to a previous project phase and revise it if needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"pro-3-agile-enables-working-within-shorter-time-frames\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pro #3: Agile enables working within shorter time frames<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>As multiple teams work on different project areas at the same time, a large project can be broken down into smaller chunks \u2014 which decreases the overall time needed to complete the project.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"agile-project-management-style-cons\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Agile project management style cons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Though agile comes with more advantages, there are some cons as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"con-1-agile-can-be-uncertain\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Con #1: Agile can be uncertain<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In agile, you can\u2019t know for sure what the final project outcome will look like, as requirements usually change on the go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"con-2-agile-projects-have-increased-chances-of-scope-creep-and-gold-plating\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Con #2: Agile projects have increased chances of scope creep and gold plating&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>As changes are frequent in agile, the chances of a <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/missed-deadlines-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">project going off track<\/a> are higher. Your project may fall prey to scope creep or even gold plating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hence, project managers should make sure to clearly communicate the <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/requirements-gathering-techniques\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">gathered project requirements<\/a> both to stakeholders and project team members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Plaky Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you want to find out more about scope creep and gold plating in project management, take a look at these guides:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/scope-creep-in-project-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What Is Scope Creep in Project Management?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/gold-plating-in-project-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What Is Gold Plating in Project Management? + How to Avoid It<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"style-3-scrum\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Style #3: Scrum&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To see if scrum is your managing style, consider the following questions:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do you have flexible <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/deliverable-in-project-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">deliverables<\/a> (i.e. ones that are dictated by the environment) and a flexible schedule?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you manage one or more small teams (i.e. no more than 6 people) that are in constant collaboration?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you have frequent project reviews (usually in 1 to 4-week cycles)?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the study \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/chapter\/10.1007\/978-1-4471-0947-1_11\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SCRUM Development Process<\/a>\u201d by Ken Schwaber \u2014 scrum consists of 3 phases:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pregame \u2014 which includes backlog planning, <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/risk-management-in-project-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">risk assessment<\/a>, cost estimation, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Game \u2014 which includes <strong>sprints<\/strong> (i.e. usually 1 to 4-week repeated cycles in which a product is developed, reviewed, and adjusted), and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Postgame \u2014 when the team prepares for the product release.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca1Plaky Pro Tip:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you looking for a project management tool that\u2019s suitable for managing small teams? Take a look at this blog post:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/best-project-management-tools-for-small-teams\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">8 Best Project Management Software for Small Teams to Try<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"scrum-project-management-style-pros\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scrum project management style pros<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, let\u2019s analyze some scrum project management style pros.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"pro-1-scrum-is-highly-flexible\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pro #1: Scrum is highly flexible<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Teams can adapt the project whenever it\u2019s necessary and quickly create a system that is responsive to both initial, as well as additional requirements discovered during the ongoing development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"pro-2-scrum-nurtures-productivity-and-team-collaboration\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pro #2: Scrum nurtures productivity and team collaboration<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Scrum project management teams are in constant team communication.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In everyday meetings called daily scrums, led by the scrum master, team members can discuss the project and stay updated with what needs to change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"scrum-project-management-style-cons\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scrum project management style cons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>And, here\u2019s what you need to know about scrum project management style cons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"con-1-scrum-is-not-suitable-for-industries-that-rely-on-repetition-and-predictability\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Con #1: Scrum is not suitable for industries that rely on repetition and predictability.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In projects that have a fixed <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/scope-in-project-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">project scope<\/a>, set budgets, and strict timelines \u2014 scrum teams could potentially struggle to complete the project successfully.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The scrum style is better suited for unique and unpredictable projects and you can never predict what the project management process will look like.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Repeated projects would probably benefit more from a style that\u2019s more fixed in nature, such as waterfall.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"container plaky-gradient-pricing pt-5 ps-lg-5 z-0 mb-5 pb-lg-4 \" >\n    <div class=\"d-flex flex-column flex-lg-row align-items-center justify-content-center justify-content-lg-between gap-1 gap-lg-5\">\n        <div class=\"banner-text text-center text-lg-start text-dark\">\n            <span class=\"translation-block lh-1 fs-16 text-dark\">\n                Free project management software            <\/span>\n            <p class=\"translation-block mw-300 fs-12 mb-2\">If you want to better organize your tasks and projects as a software developer \u2014 try Plaky by CAKE.com.<\/p>\n            <div class=\"cta-btns 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 \n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"style-4-lean\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Style #4: Lean&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you agree with the following statement by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lean.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lean Enterprise Institute<\/a>, chances are you\u2019d operate well in a lean project management style:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e5f6fe\"><em>&#8220;The core idea behind lean is maximizing customer value while minimizing waste&#8221;.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The above statement illustrates the key characteristics of lean, where the focus is on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Delivering a product that\u2019s perceived as valuable by the customer,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Waste elimination, i.e. avoiding all unnecessary actions that don\u2019t add value to the final product, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increased work efficiency.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"lean-project-management-style-pros\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lean project management style pros<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some lean project management style pros.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"pro-1-lean-lowers-costs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pro #1: Lean lowers costs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Identifying and eliminating your <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/project-management-workflow\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">project workflow<\/a> waste will reduce all unnecessary costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"pro-2-lean-raises-customer-satisfaction\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pro #2: Lean raises customer satisfaction<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asme.org\/topics-resources\/content\/5-lean-principles-every-should-know\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">core principles of lean<\/a> is striving for perfection \u2014 this tendency results in satisfied customers and improved brand loyalty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"lean-project-management-style-cons\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lean project management style cons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>And, here are some lean project management style cons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"con-1-lean-might-put-pressure-on-the-employees\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Con #1: Lean might put pressure on the employees<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Although striving for perfection and the desire for constant improvement are more than expected in lean \u2014 this project management style may be somewhat <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/project-management-challenges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">challenging for project managers<\/a>, as well as a bit too demanding for the employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"style-5-kanban\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Style #5: Kanban&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you find you and your team more productive when your workflow is visually displayed?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the answer is yes \u2014 Kanban might be your project management style.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Kanban, there\u2019s a strong emphasis on visualization during the project management process.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, Kanban workflows can be virtually represented through various project management tools, which makes this style easy to demo.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"558\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Example-of-Kanban-in-Plaky.png\" alt=\"Example of Kanban in Plaky\" class=\"wp-image-6306\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Example-of-Kanban-in-Plaky.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Example-of-Kanban-in-Plaky-300x140.png 300w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Example-of-Kanban-in-Plaky-1024x476.png 1024w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Example-of-Kanban-in-Plaky-768x357.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Example-of-Kanban-in-Plaky-18x8.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Example of Kanban in Plaky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 id=\"kanban-project-management-style-pros\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kanban project management style pros&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to Kanban project management style pros, they are the following.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"pro-1-kanban-is-featured-in-many-project-management-apps\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pro #1: Kanban is featured in many project management apps<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Kanban doesn\u2019t require any major changes in current team roles (as opposed to, for example, scrum, where you need a scrum master, product owner, etc.), and you can easily try it out with different project management tools, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plaky<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAKE.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"pro-2-kanban-can-track-progress-with-task-categorization\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pro #2: Kanban can track progress with task categorization<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You can group your Kanban board into different columns, e.g. <em>to do<\/em>, <em>doing<\/em>, and <em>done<\/em>, and, in this way, stay up to date on what each member of the team is doing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"kanban-project-management-style-cons\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kanban project management style cons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>And, here are some Kanban project management style cons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"con-1-kanban-might-require-some-training-prior-to-implementation\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Con #1: Kanban might require some training prior to implementation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In the beginning, your team could have trouble navigating the Kanban board, which can make things seem more complicated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hence, we recommend you do some research and become familiar with Kanban&#8217;s possibilities before actually implementing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"conclusion-choosing-the-right-style-can-lead-to-project-success\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion: Choosing the right style can lead to project success<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before starting a new project, as a <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/project-management-skills\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">skilled project manager<\/a>, you should first find out more details on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The project in question, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The project management styles you can choose from.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>After gathering all this information, you\u2019ll be in a better position to choose one of the common styles that\u2019s right for your project:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Waterfall,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agile,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scrum,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lean, or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kanban.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Paying close attention to determining 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