Project Management Tools for Agile and Beyond

Project Management Tools for Agile and Beyond Choosing a project management tool should start with your process, not the other way around. Agile teams need boards, backlogs, sprints, and fast feedback. A good tool supports multiple views, integrates with the apps you already use, and scales as the team grows. What to look for in a tool Clear boards and views (kanban, Scrum, and lightweight Gantt) Backlog, sprint planning, and prioritization Workload, capacity, and forecast Automation, rules, and reminders Dashboards, reporting, and trend lines Integrations with code, chat, docs, and calendars Roles, permissions, and security Easy onboarding for new members Popular options for Agile teams Many teams start with options like Jira for software work, Trello for visual task boards, Asana for task lists, and ClickUp or Monday.com for flexibility. Each has a different focus: ...

September 21, 2025 · 2 min · 366 words