The genesis of project methodologies: the impact of philosophical paradigms on the formation of approaches to project management

Aim. Conduct a comparative analysis of the philosophical foundations of cascade (waterfall) and agile methodologies of project management and show the influence of philosophical paradigms on the formation of project management approaches.

Methodology. Content analysis of scientific literature, methods of analyzing, comparing and interpreting the results of different studies were used as the main research methods.

Results. The author comes to the key conclusion that understanding the philosophical underpinnings of project management methodologies is an important factor in selecting the most constructive approach to managing a particular project. The philosophical context of cascading and agile project management methodologies can determine the underlying principles, values and assumptions on which these methodologies are built. Taking into account the philosophical aspects of the methodologies can help project managers make informed decisions and improve their management effectiveness.

Research implications. The topic of project management has evolved significantly in recent years, and various methodologies and approaches have emerged to address the complex challenges inherent in project execution. This paper examines the genesis of project methodologies, explaining the influence of philosophical paradigms in shaping approaches to project management. The study examines how different philosophical paradigms such as pragmatism and realism have influenced the development of project methodologies. The author conducts a comparative analysis of the philosophical underpinnings of cascading and agile project management methodologies, showing their key differences. By analyzing modern project management methodologies, the paper shows how each paradigm contributes to their formation.

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