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Agile Approaches to Project Management in Sustainable Development Initiatives
Nabaa Latif
Al-Turath University, Baghdad 10013, Iraq
Muhamad Falih Hassan Al-Kanani
Al-Mansour University College, Baghdad 10067, Iraq
Khadijah Zuweid Khalif Mukhayt
Al-Mamoon University College, Baghdad 10012, Iraq
Aseel Ibraheem Muhsin
Al-Rafidain University College, Baghdad 10064, Iraq
Jamal Alsaidi
Madenat Alelem University College, Baghdad 10006, Iraq
Jaroslav Legeta
Uzhhorod National University, Uzhhorod 88000, Ukraine
DOI: https://doi.org/10.59429/esp.v10i11.3985
Keywords: Agile project management; sustainable development; iterative planning; stakeholder engagement; resource efficiency; project success; hybrid methodologies
Abstract
Background: Agile project management has gained increasing relevance in sustainable development due to its capacity for flexibility, iterative decision-making, and stakeholder-centered processes.
Objectives: This study examines how Agile principles enhance the performance of sustainability-oriented projects by evaluating their influence on project success, stakeholder engagement, and resource efficiency.
Methods: A mixed-methods design was applied, combining a 30-item survey administered to 150 participants with 20 semi-structured interviews to integrate quantitative outcomes with contextual insights.
Results: The findings demonstrate that Agile-driven projects achieve a 90% success rate compared to 75% in traditionally managed projects, while stakeholder satisfaction improves by 2.4 points and resource utilization increases by 20%. Regression modelling (R² = 0.68) further shows that iteration frequency and stakeholder engagement are the strongest predictors of success.
Conclusion: The study contributes new evidence on how Agile supports behavioral mechanisms—such as collaboration, trust formation, and adaptive team learning—within sustainability initiatives. These findings underline the potential of Agile as a socio-technical framework capable of strengthening project responsiveness and long-term sustainability outcomes.
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