Since 2001, the agile methodology has become the de facto standard for managing software projects, having taken the software development industry by storm. Agile concepts can and have benefited many teams, including those in operations, marketing, HR, and IT, in addition to being widely used in software development. 

But applying an agile methodology to a team involves more than just switching to a new style of working. Every team has a distinct definition of "agile," and there are numerous ways to implement these ideas tactically.

The top five agile frameworks in popularity 

Scrum

Let's begin with the Scrum approach, which is one of the most widely used frameworks. Building projects in a small team of up to nine persons, each with a range of duties and responsibilities, is the effort involved in this process.

In every Scrum team, there are three roles:

• Product Owner 
• Development Team 
• Scrum Master

The Scrum Master is a role that is unique to this framework; it is their job to make sure that every sprint goes smoothly and that the team uses Scrum in an efficient manner. 

Kanban

Kanban is an additional agile project management framework to take into account. It is a less formal and more relaxed methodology, yet it is similar to Scrum in many aspects. Its fundamental concept is to use Lean principles to project management. Although Kanban was initially presented as a Lean Manufacturing System, it is now also utilized in Agile processes. It's the most widely used option for teams who don't build software.

The Japanese word "Kanban" means "signboard" or "visual board." Additionally, it manages tasks using visual components, as its name suggests. The essential component of this system is the Kanban board, which is divided into multiple columns that illustrate the workflow.

Lean

Another Agile paradigm your team might want to look at is Lean (or Lean Manufacturing), which is where Kanban originates, as we previously said. Lean was first developed as a set of management concepts in Japan with the goal of improving manufacturing's productivity and value. But its adaptability has shown that it works well in other areas as well, like marketing, software development, and IT.

The objective behind the notion is to construct, measure, and embrace uncertainty in order to react to a market that is changing quickly. Although lean makes the assumption that nothing can be predicted, there are some guidelines you may go by to make unexpected labor more productive. 

Programming at Extremes (XP)

The Extreme Programming (XP) framework is the third Agile framework on our list. This methodology's distinguishing feature is the close collaboration between the clients and the product development team, which consists primarily of software developers. Good outcomes can only be ensured by collaboration on the vendor-customer line.

By offering the most valuable features, the client decides how the product will be developed going forward. The group releases fresh upgrades in accordance with predetermined rules. Feedback, honesty, and respect are the XP guiding values, and communication is essential in this situation.

Crystal

One of the most adaptable Agile approaches, which offers staff members considerable latitude in creating their own procedures, is at the bottom of our list. Crystal prioritizes communication, cooperation, and teamwork over procedures or equipment.

Which Agile framework is right for your team?

As you can see, not every team needs the same kind of Agile technique. The following factors should be considered while selecting a method:

• The team's size
• The manner of working
• Whether everyone on your staff is based there or remotely
• The backgrounds and inclinations of the staff
• Client requirements
• Details of the undertaking
• Organizational and financial capacities