{"id":36784,"date":"2021-05-06T07:01:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-06T07:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/c\/?p=36784"},"modified":"2026-02-02T07:07:59","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T07:07:59","slug":"adaptive-project-framework","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/blog\/adaptive-project-framework\/","title":{"rendered":"The Adaptive Project Framework: Beginner\u2019s Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you know that only <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vitalitychicago.com\/blog\/agile-projects-are-more-successful-traditional-projects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">36% of projects<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> meet the requirements?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This brings us to the discussion that why do so many project managers fail to develop the accurate strategy to deliver projects?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Change in an organization\u2019s priority is the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/-\/media\/pmi\/documents\/public\/pdf\/learning\/thought-leadership\/pulse\/pulse-of-the-profession-2018.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">leading cause of failure in 39% of the cases<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is the reason why a lot of businesses are often afraid of introducing changes. But, in this modern era, change is inevitable as it is the main factor influencing growth.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The changes in the requirements can\u2019t be controlled and that\u2019s because of different factors:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Evolving market trends<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vague business objectives<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Changes in preferences or customers\u2019 needs<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Technological changes<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Competitor actions<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sadly, the traditional or conventional project management approach often fails to adapt to the changing processes and companies end up compromising with their goals. Even if you determine the accurate requirements, things are evolving at such high speeds that project requirements can\u2019t be fixed and they must also evolve during the course of the project.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, trying to move ahead with the traditional approach is a waste of time and resources. Project management is constantly changing and it is the right time to load adaptive project management strategies to your backpack.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this blog guide, we\u2019ll learn:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is Adaptive Project Framework (APF)?<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why do you need Adaptive project management?<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How does the Adaptive Project Framework (APF) work?<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefits of Adaptive Project Management<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adaptive vs Traditional Project Management<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-grey\">\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/blog\/adaptive-project-framework\/#What_is_Adaptive_Project_Framework_APF\" title=\"What is Adaptive Project Framework (APF)?\">What is Adaptive Project Framework (APF)?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/blog\/adaptive-project-framework\/#Why_Do_You_Need_Adaptive_Project_Management\" title=\"Why Do You Need Adaptive Project Management?\">Why Do You Need Adaptive Project Management?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/blog\/adaptive-project-framework\/#How_Does_the_Adaptive_Project_Framework_APF_Work\" title=\"How Does the Adaptive Project Framework (APF) Work?\">How Does the Adaptive Project Framework (APF) Work?<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/blog\/adaptive-project-framework\/#1_Project_Scope\" title=\"1. Project Scope\">1. Project Scope<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/blog\/adaptive-project-framework\/#2_The_Cycle_Schedule\" title=\"2. The Cycle Schedule\">2. The Cycle Schedule<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/blog\/adaptive-project-framework\/#3_The_Cycle_Build\" title=\"3. The Cycle Build\">3. The Cycle Build<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/blog\/adaptive-project-framework\/#4_The_Client_Checkpoint\" title=\"4. The Client Checkpoint\">4. The Client Checkpoint<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/blog\/adaptive-project-framework\/#5_The_Final_Report\" title=\"5. The Final Report\">5. The Final Report<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/blog\/adaptive-project-framework\/#Benefits_of_Adaptive_Project_Management\" title=\"Benefits of Adaptive Project Management\">Benefits of Adaptive Project Management<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/blog\/adaptive-project-framework\/#Adaptive_vs_Traditional_Project_Management\" title=\"Adaptive vs Traditional Project Management\">Adaptive vs Traditional Project Management<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/blog\/adaptive-project-framework\/#Think_Like_a_Chef\" title=\"Think Like a Chef\">Think Like a Chef<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/blog\/adaptive-project-framework\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Adaptive_Project_Framework_APF\"><\/span><b>What is Adaptive Project Framework (APF)?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adaptive project management is a systematic and structured approach in which you gradually improve your decisions and processes, based on the outcomes of the decisions made in the earlier stages of the project.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Adaptive Project Framework (APF) introduced by Robert K. Wysocki in 2010 was all about adapting to the changing environment of a project. In short, adaptive project management is all about creating a new recipe rather than following an existing one.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The thing that makes this methodology unique is that the client is the central figure of the whole project. Without the client\u2019s \u201cYES\u201d, there is no next step. The client has complete control over the project\u2019s direction.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Project managers and team members should be willing to learn, adapt, and accept changes. Also, the client must be completely involved in the management of the project from initiation to completion, and there should be a good relationship of trust.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Do_You_Need_Adaptive_Project_Management\"><\/span><b>Why Do You Need Adaptive Project Management?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most of us are aware of the fact that traditional projects have a clear, static, and straightforward strategy where the project plan is laid out, tasks and resources are allotted and project managers keep the entire team and project on track. But the fast-paced business environment and increasing demands of the market have changed project management a lot.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Advancement of technologies changed the pace of work<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strategy<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: These are becoming more dynamic and difficult to predict<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Working in a more collaborative environment to create a real team culture<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working with traditional project management in this changing environment would be futile and can lead to a situation where your efforts make no improvement in the project progress. The Adaptive Project Framework thrives in today\u2019s work culture and is a popular, proven methodology for success. It can be implemented in any organization and on any type of project.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, to overcome these changing demands and to consistently respond to changes with the development of technologies, an adaptive project framework is the perfect tool your team needs. Your team will not just be ready for the changing environment, but will also be ready to improvise if something goes wrong.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_the_Adaptive_Project_Framework_APF_Work\"><\/span><b>How Does the Adaptive Project Framework (APF) Work?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The principle behind the Adaptive Project Framework (APF) is obviously not fixed. It is an adaptive, iterative approach in which the project takes a different approach and turns at the point of each iteration to meet the requirements. In general, it is a five-step process and the phases are:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Project_Scope\"><\/span><b>1. Project Scope<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To begin with any project, it is important to first identify the objectives of the project. What are the client\u2019s requirements? What are the expectations? Members from both your organization and the client\u2019s side need to collaborate to lay down certain things.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><b><i>Identify Conditions of Satisfaction (CoS)<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Stakeholders should identify the conditions of satisfaction. These include the project requirements or goals and the expected outcome. It is quite necessary to understand what you actually want to achieve or else you won\u2019t know how to proceed. To avoid any miscommunication, have every stakeholder approve the CoS document before proceeding to the next phase.<\/span><\/li><li><b><i>Outline Project Overview Statement (PoS)<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The project overview statement is basically the outcome from the CoS. This document outlines the final and approved CoS that is agreed upon by all stakeholders. Project managers can refer to this document throughout the project to evaluate the efficacy. As an adaptive framework will be followed, the PoS should be adjusted with the changing CoS after approval.<\/span><\/li><li><b><i>Prioritize Requirements<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The project managers and stakeholders collaborate to decide the overall scope of the project. This is mainly about the order of tasks. The requirements are organized and PMs and analysts assign the priorities in a realistic manner. Careful consideration is necessary to avoid omitting any critical requirements. Try to evaluate the consequences of not meeting certain requirements for business and you can prioritize them in a better way.<\/span><\/li><li><b><i>Create Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/blog\/work-breakdown-structure\/\">work breakdown structure<\/a> breaks down the project processes into doable tasks and lets the teams estimate cost and create schedules. This might seem like a daunting task but with the help of a good <a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/blog\/best-project-management-software\/\">project management tool<\/a>, you can easily collaborate with your team members to create an effective work breakdown structure in an intuitive way.<\/span><\/li><li><b><i>Prioritize Scope Triangle<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The last part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/blog\/project-scope\/\">project scope<\/a> phase is to evaluate the scope triangle. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/blog\/project-management-triangle\/\">scope triangle<\/a> is all about the quality constraints: cost, scope, and schedule. The limitations here can be easily classified as adjustable\/adaptable, inflexible, or trade-off-possible. The inflexible constraints are crucial and the adaptable ones are negotiable. Limitations with possible trade-offs can compensate for other constraints.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_The_Cycle_Schedule\"><\/span><b>2. The Cycle Schedule<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the project scope is now clear, it\u2019s time to break down the project into mini-projects or adaptive management cycle\/iterations. Each cycle should be planned with the aim to provide one or more deliverables. To create the cycle schedule effectively, PMs can follow four simple steps:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Define the tasks from the work breakdown structure.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Establish the task dependencies and outline them.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Group the tasks and assign them to team members.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create an effective work schedule.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay attention to your goal here, i.e. to define and plan the tasks your team will be working on. Individual tasks should be defined according to the priority set earlier. Set the deadlines while assigning tasks to the team members and make sure to carefully check all the task dependencies as that can hamper the efficiency.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><pre><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/blog\/critical-chain-project-management\/\">Critical Chain Project Management: Everything You Need to Know<\/a><\/strong><\/pre><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_The_Cycle_Build\"><\/span><b>3. The Cycle Build<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The actual work begins in this phase. The team members start working on the allotted tasks. As the team progresses, cycles can be adjusted. All the pending tasks that hadn\u2019t been completed due to changes in some requirements move to the next cycle. The key components here are:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Starting the work as decided.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monitoring the progress and adjusting the cycle build.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ending the current cycle at the scheduled completion time.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shifting the pending tasks to the next cycle.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recording the feedback\/ideas for improvement.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tracking the problems.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main difference to notice between the traditional and adaptive approach is that the timeline and schedule set here are fixed. If your team misses a deliverable on the deadline, the deliverable is set aside and prioritized accordingly in the upcoming cycles. All the problems faced here in this cycle are addressed in the next cycle. As for the improvement in the process, it is important to communicate clearly with the stakeholders.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_The_Client_Checkpoint\"><\/span><b>4. The Client Checkpoint<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The client checkout phase is the most essential part of the adaptive framework. It is time to get an evaluation of the deliverables or outcome of the cycle build phase. The client should thoroughly review the quality and provide feedback\/suggestions.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based on this analysis, the project manager can communicate with the client to address and schedule the adjustments or changes needed in the upcoming iteration. The course corrections are properly laid out to avoid the existing errors in later cycles.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From here on, the process keeps on repeating. The project manager and team members return to the cycle plan and then move on to cycle build and the client reviews the cycle. The iteration goes on until the project is completed.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_The_Final_Report\"><\/span><b>5. The Final Report<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the end of the project, it is important to evaluate the success of the project. The project manager, team, and client can all collaborate and communicate to determine the success points and to talk about downfalls if any. Everything is documented and stakeholders share their experiences. This is all useful for future projects and the final report of the project can be referred to later to check the adaptive process or other critical points.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_Adaptive_Project_Management\"><\/span><b>Benefits of Adaptive Project Management<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we now know the different phases of Adaptive Project Management, it is quite clear to figure out the benefits of this framework. The benefits are for both, clients and project teams. Let\u2019s outline the benefits:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b><i>Focus on Client<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The main focus of the team members is to deliver the client\u2019s needs according to the project scope that is documented after an efficient process.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b><i>Client-driven<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The framework allows you to include the clients in the project at each stage. This simply means that the meaningful involvement of clients will let them know the progress of the project and changes can be made iteratively.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b><i>Focus on Change<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Changes in the project are important for a better solution and deliverables. From the early stages of the project, the development team stays ready to implement changes for improved results.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b><i>Prioritization<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: As the project scope is about prioritizing the requirements, it eliminates the work that doesn\u2019t add value to the project. This is beneficial for teams to focus on important tasks first and deliver the project on time.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b><i>Continuous Feedback<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: As there is open communication between the clients and team, everyone can have their say. Continuous feedback helps in driving the project forward in the right direction to deliver positive results.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adaptive_vs_Traditional_Project_Management\"><\/span><b>Adaptive vs Traditional Project Management<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-9\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-9 tablepress-responsive\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Adaptive Project Management<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Traditional Project Management<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Planning is done after every mini-project cycle completes.<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Planning is done once at the beginning of the project.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Resources and tasks are scheduled after every iteration and can change during the cycle.<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Resources and tasks are scheduled at once.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Involvement of clients at every cycle.<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Clients generally communicate at the initiation and closure.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">No speculation about the future.<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">The goals are fixed and so is the future of the project.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Task prioritization is planned well in advance.<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Task prioritization on an as-per-requirement basis.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-9 from cache -->\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Think_Like_a_Chef\"><\/span><b>Think Like a Chef<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To achieve success while working on the Adaptive Project Framework, it is important for you to understand a simple analogy: \u201cthink like a chef and not like a cook.\u201d A cook usually follows the existing recipes that someone else wrote and finds themselves lost when there is some issue with the taste or an ingredient goes missing. On the other hand, a chef adapts and works with what\u2019s available to deliver the sam<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">e tasty food.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Similarly, all the projects are unique and a traditional approach to these projects might not be the right option every time. That is why adapting to the changing project requirements and priorities with the available resources is important. The adaptive framework is all about an agile approach and out-of-the-box thinking to creatively complete the projects.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To assist you with adaptive planning and execution, project management software can get things done smartly and quickly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/blog\/10-tips-to-organize-projects-without-failing-to-meet-deadlines\/\">organize projects<\/a>. The project managers and clients can easily track the progress of the project cycle and can collaborate with team members to provide feedback. So, combine APF with a smart project management tool and drive your projects to success.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><b>Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4><b>Q. What is the incremental project life cycle?<\/b><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The incremental <a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/blog\/project-life-cycle-and-its-phases\/\">project life cycle<\/a> is where the project scope is determined in the initial stages of the cycle. The complete project is divided into mini-projects and tasks that pass through the requirements, implementation, and testing phases. The cost and time variables keep on changing as the project progresses.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4><b>Q. Why is adaptive planning necessary for agile projects?<\/b><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Changes are inevitable in projects and responding in an efficient way to these changes is important. Adaptive planning is all about planning to re-plan to achieve the changing goals and requirements. Adapting to the changes is a key principle of agile and adaptive planning makes it easier for teams to manage these changes.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you know that only 36% of projects meet the requirements? This brings us to the discussion that why do so many project managers fail to develop the accurate strategy to deliver projects? Change in an organization\u2019s priority is the leading cause of failure in 39% of the cases. 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