Word:  Agile approach

Definition: A flexible design process which allows for more steps to happen alongside one another. This fluid approach lends itself to more rapid and flexible iteration.

Thoughts: Many teams choose an agile approach to design process over a waterfall approach because every step of the process is not treated as a separate distinct phase. Instead, teams are encouraged to work together from start to finish and are allowed the flexibility to research and iterate throughout the process. Waterfalls may be pretty and all, but they only go one direction! UX is all about improving and iterating as more information becomes available, so don't ever let me hear you say "I'm all done."

Questions: If we are being realistic, agile approaches do not work in all situations and environments for a multitude of reasons. Is there a good "in-between" compromise approach?