Risk Management
Side-by-Side Comparisons of Scrum and Waterfall Methods: A Recap
05 03 18

Agile/Scrum and traditional (waterfall) methods of development and delivery both involve planning followed by forms of execution, monitoring and controlling. However, there are significant distinctions. To help relate key differences, eight side-by-side comparisons were created. In alphabetical order, they are communications management, cost management, integration management, quality management, risk management, scope management, team management (some refer to this as human resources management), and time management. The comparisons were presented earlier via individual posts in this blog.
This article is a recap. It lists all of the comparisons and provides links to the respective posts where further details are available. Here they are:
Communications management - https://agilescrumguide.com/blog/files/Side-by-Side-Comparisons-of-Agile-Scrum-and-Waterfall-Models-A-Quick-Look-at-Communications-Management.html
Cost management - https://agilescrumguide.com/blog/files/Side-by-Side-Comparisons-of-Agile-Scrum-and-Waterfall-Models-A-Quick-Look-at-Cost-Management.html
Integration management - https://agilescrumguide.com/blog/files/Side-by-Side-Comparisons-of-Agile-Scrum-and-Waterfall-Models-A-Quick-Look-at-Integration-Management.html
Quality management - https://agilescrumguide.com/blog/files/Side-by-Side-Comparisons-of-Agile-Scrum-and-Waterfall-Models-A-Quick-Look-at-Cost-Management.html
Risk management - https://agilescrumguide.com/blog/files/Side-by-Side-Comparisons-of-Agile-Scrum-and-Waterfall-Models-A-Quick-Look-at-Risk-Management.html
Scope management - https://agilescrumguide.com/blog/files/Side-by-Side-Comparisons-of-Agile-Scrum-and-Waterfall-Models-A-Quick-Look-at-Scope-Management.html
Team management - https://agilescrumguide.com/blog/files/Side-by-Side-Comparisons-of-Agile-Scrum-and-Waterfall-Models-A-Quick-Look-at-Team-Management.html
Time management - https://agilescrumguide.com/blog/files/Side-by-Side-Comparisons-of-Agile-Scrum-and-Waterfall-Models-A-Quick-Look-at-Time-Management.html
The content includes excerpts from the award-winning book, Agile Scrum: Your Quick Start Guide with Step-by-Step Instructions. The book is offered in digital and print formats.
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- Canada,
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- the Netherlands,
- Spain,
- the United Kingdom, and
- the United States.
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- Harvard Book Store,
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- Compass Books at SFO/Books Inc.,
- Books & Books - Miami,
- University Press Books - Berkeley,
- and other retailers and partners in the United States and around the world.
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Side-by-Side Comparisons of Agile Scrum and Waterfall Models: A Quick Look at Risk Management
16 10 17

"What are the similarities and differences between Scrum and waterfall?" Scrum and waterfall methods both involve planning followed by forms of execution, monitoring and controlling. However, there are distinctions.
To help explain key differences, side-by-side comparisons were created on multiple areas such as risk management, quality management, communications management, etc. The information is included in the book, Agile Scrum: Your Quick Start Guide with Step-by-Step Instructions. An excerpt is provided here. This post is titled, Side-by-Side Comparisons of Agile Scrum and Waterfall Models: A Quick Look at Risk Management. This comparison is one from a series.
Agile Scrum: Your Quick Start Guide with Step-by-Step Instructions is available in digital and print formats.
The ebook (ASIN: B01FZ0JIIY) is available in:
- Australia,
- Brazil,
- Canada,
- France,
- Germany,
- India,
- Italy,
- Japan,
- Mexico,
- the Netherlands,
- Spain,
- the United Kingdom, and
- the United States.
The paperback (ISBN-13: 9781533370242) is for sale at:
- Amazon,
- Barnes & Noble,
- Strand Books,
- Harvard Book Store,
- Books-a-Million,
- The Booksmith,
- Hudson Booksellers,
- Savoy Bookshop & Café,
- Compass Books at SFO/Books Inc.,
- Books & Books - Miami,
- University Press Books - Berkeley,
- and other retailers and partners in the United States and around the world.
For press, please visit AgileScrumGuide.com.
★★★★★
You're invited to:
- Check out our video channel which includes a trailer and more
- Read more articles in our blog
- Visit our digital media kit
- See Agile Scrum: Your Quick Start Guide with Step-by-Step Instructions on Amazon
You're also invited to connect with us on social. Like us on Facebook and follow us on:

