COMPARISON OF TOOLS AND METHODS OF FORMING AN IT PROJECT TEAM IN THE CONTEXT OF CASCADING AND FLEXIBLE PROJECT DEVELOPMENT

In the context of digital transformation, the formation of well-balanced project teams has become one of the critical factors for the successful implementation of IT projects. The aim of this study is to identify and compare tools that take into account the specifics of both waterfall and agile project management methodologies. The object of the study is the process of selecting and allocating specialists within IT project teams. The research methodology included a critical review of scientific publications, comparative analysis of team formation models and tools, and their systematization according to their applicability to Agile and Waterfall approaches. The analysis identified five key models (fuzzy cognitive, regression, system analysis, grading and experience-based algorithm, skill trees) and six main tools (expert evaluation, game theory, system analysis, single- and multi-criteria optimization, simulation modeling). The comparison showed that most approaches focus on single criteria optimization, while the use of multi-criteria methods for Waterfall projects remains limited. The results revealed a methodological gap between agile and waterfall practices, particularly in terms of communication and dynamic factors. The study concludes that the development of multi-criteria optimization tools for Waterfall projects is necessary to enhance team stability and predictability. The findings may be useful for project managers, HR specialists, and scholars in the field of project team management.