Purpose- This research aims at investigating the effect of agile project management on cost, time, and productivity. Deductive in nature, this study scrutinizes the effect of adopting agile processes in the Lebanese IT sector. Design/methodology/approach - The study follows a deductive analytical approach to test three hypotheses formulated in accordance to the existing body of knowledge. The proposed relationships focus on the potential causal effect of a short-cycled work breakdown structure, the adaptability to change, receiving feedback from customers and employees, and collaboration ...