The Agile Stage-Gate Model

Abstract

The Agile-Stage-Gate model is a hybrid project management approach for the development of physical products. As the name may suggest, the model aims to merge two different, almost opposite models to create a new flexible but structured solution. Currently, gating systems are considered “too linear, too rigid, and too planned”(3SMes): generally, unable to keep up with the high degree of uncertainty that characterizes modern projects. Agile methodologies (Scrum above all, but also other practices such as Design Thinking and Lean Startup) can be embedded inside stages to deal with the contingencies of the project. In practice, the Stage-Gate® continues to give the project “a comprehensive idea-to-launch system”, while Agile is applied as a tool in daily activities. According to the latest studies, the results from on-the-field experiences state that the Agile-Stage-Gate can improve the product development process in several ways, such as by making the design processes more flexible, achieving higher productivity, supporting better communication and collaboration in teams, and higher team morale

</ref>International journal of information systems and project management, 2022, 10.2: 45-63. </ref>