Six methodologies, one project
The methodology should fit the project, not the other way round. In Projektiassistent you choose one of six methodologies — Waterfall, Scrum, Kanban, Hybrid, PRINCE2 or Simple project — and one of eight project types when creating a project. They decide the structure and terminology the AI uses to draft the project plan.
Which methodology suits which project
There is no point choosing a methodology on principle. What matters is whether the requirements are known in advance or take shape as you go, and how formal the management has to be.
Waterfall
Requirements are known up front and stages follow one another. Fits construction and regulated projects.
Scrum
Software or product development in short iterations, where requirements sharpen as you go.
Kanban
A continuous workflow without fixed stages. Fits support, content production and maintenance.
PRINCE2
Projects with a formal management structure, stage controls and reporting. Fits the public sector and large organisations.
Methodology and type shape the plan
A Scrum project's plan talks about iterations; a Waterfall project's plan about sequential stages. Correct terminology is not cosmetics but a condition for the plan to make sense to the team and the funder.
- Simple project and Hybrid
A small project or recurring work only needs a simple action plan. Hybrid fits when you need a planned framework with flexible delivery — e.g. a funded project with development.
- The tools stay the same
Tasks, Gantt, Kanban, the risk register and the budget are available on every project. The methodology shapes the plan, not which views you can use.
- Project type gives context
IT development, Construction, Manufacturing, Management, Content creation, Consulting, Cultural project, Agriculture — the type decides which domain's rules and terms the AI uses.
You can change the methodology later
Change the methodology and type in the project's basic details. If you want the plan text to follow the new choice, regenerate it — tasks, risks, costs and files are kept.
Frequently asked questions
What is a project management methodology?
A methodology is an agreed way of planning, tracking and handing over work. Scrum and Kanban manage flexible or continuous work; Waterfall and PRINCE2 manage staged work with approvals. The methodology does not change the project's goal — it changes how the work is organised.
Which methodology should I choose?
If requirements are known and stages follow one another, Waterfall fits; if you need a formal management structure and stage controls, PRINCE2. If requirements sharpen as you go, Scrum fits. If the work is a continuous flow, Kanban fits. For a small project or recurring work, Simple project is fastest.
Do I need to know the methodology to use it?
No. The AI uses the structure and terminology that match the chosen methodology. Templates (e.g. Funding application — Hybrid, Operational project — Simple project) pre-fill the methodology and type. If you are unsure, start with a simple project.
What happens when I switch methodology?
The methodology changes in the project's basic details immediately, but the existing plan text stays until you regenerate it. Regenerating replaces the plan text while tasks, risks, costs and files are kept; on the Business plan an earlier version can be restored.
Can one organisation run projects with different methodologies?
Yes. Each project carries its own methodology, and the project list can be filtered by methodology. On the Business plan all projects also sit side by side in the portfolio view.
How do I do this in the app?
Step-by-step instructions with the button and field names are in the user guide.
What Projektiassistent does for you
Project plan generator
Describe the project in your own words — the AI drafts a structured plan.
→🛑Decision readiness
Decision log, baseline and milestone approvals — who, what and when.
→🧩Tasks and work breakdown
Break the project down: tasks, subtasks, owners and effort.
→📊Gantt chart
Schedule, dependencies and critical path — built from your plan.
→🔀Kanban board
Task flow in columns — the same tasks as in the plan.
→👥Resource planning
Who is overloaded and who is free — before a deadline slips.
→⚠️Risk analysis
Risk register: impact × probability, risk score and mitigation plan.
→💶Project budget
Cost lines, VAT and free balance in real time — ready for reporting.
→📊Reporting
A status summary for management in seconds, the document as PDF/DOCX.
→🗂️Project portfolio
Every project on one screen — an aerial view, not a magnifying glass.
→🤝Team collaboration
Share the project by invitation — Viewer, Editor or Admin.
→🧠AI project manager
Plan, tasks and summary — recommendations, what-if and notes on Business.
→🔌Integrations
API tokens, webhooks, Slack, Teams and a calendar feed (Business).
→🔒Security and GDPR
Access control, encrypted transport and GDPR rights.
→Pick the methodology that fits your project
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