Summary:
This thesis attempts to list the most widespread project development and management methodologies, according to the international literature. In the beginning, an analysis is made of some basic concepts, which are included in all foundations of project management methodologies. Then, the traditional models are refered and detailed bibliographic descriptions of the most important characteristics had to be described. Moreover, the most popular of the flexible methodologies, the Scrum methodology, is analyzed, so that through their comparison, the most appropriate project management methodology can be decided. In addition, case studies are analyzed, in which the most important factors that influence the successful application of the Scrum methodology was detailed. Specifically, the evaluation of the application of the Scrum methodology is carried out by analyzing the findings mentioned in the relevant literature and intersecting with our research on the subject findings. Finally, by drawing conclusions from the research carried out, the need to adopt the methodology in question and the flexible methodologies in general, arises. After the initial adoption of Scrum and according to the best practices proposed for optimization, that lead to business sustainability, the process of the organization's maturity path is documented and concluded.
Keywords:
scrum, Agile methodologies, process improvement, organizational change
