Waterfall vs Agile Timeline Comparison Sequential Staircase vs Repeated Sprints

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This slide compares two delivery methods on separate time axes: a five-step waterfall staircase on top and five looping sprint arrows below. The waterfall row labels each phase from defining and documenting requirements through concept, design, test and verify, to application. The agile row repeats a sprint cycle, with Deliver Product markers above it. A bracket and one-line description sit beside each row. Use it to explain the difference between sequential and incremental development in project management training, kickoff meetings or proposals. Titles, phase labels, descriptions and the arrow and loop shapes can all be edited.