The article analyzes traditional and flexible project management methodologies, their key features, advantages and limitations. Traditional methodologies such as the waterfall model and the critical path method rely on sequential planning that is suitable for projects with fixed requirements. Agile methodologies (Agile, Scrum) are highly adaptable, which is important for projects with frequent changes. The authors compare the conditions of application of both approaches and describe the criteria for choosing a methodology depending on the type and dynamics of the project. The article will be useful for both practitioners and researchers in the field of project management.

Keywords: project management, project management methodology, cascade model, critical path method, program evaluation and review technique, agile software development, critical path method

In an era when knowledge is becoming the foundation of a company's success, skillful human factor management is of great importance. The employee is the main generator of knowledge, skills and abilities. Personnel is an indispensable element in the production system, as nothing happens without human involvement. A person and their qualifications become a key determinant of the efficiency of the production process. The perception of employees through the prism of capital capable of generating profits is being introduced as a concept into daily management practice. However, the stereotypes that have formed over the years about the benefits of using cheap, unskilled labor as an easily replaceable component cannot be quickly overcome. The effective functioning of the production system and the achievement of its goals require the introduction of modern human factor management concepts that respond to the challenges occurring in the internal and external environment of modern organizations. Today, it is becoming necessary to take into account the problems associated with quantitative and qualitative transformations of human resources. The qualification of personnel is an important factor in the accurate execution of the production plan, which is confirmed by empirical research data.

Keywords: organization management, personnel, human resources, human factor, plan execution