CollaborativeDevelopmentStrategies
is dedicated to helping companies apply collaborative processes
to achieve better performance on business projects. We believe Agile
methods can help companies dramatically improve their project results.
Agile can help businesses achieve greater quality, faster benefit,
and a more affirming corporate culture. Laying an Agile foundation
requires more than simply selecting a project methodology. To create
a successful implementation plan, CDS considers the following as
important elements of a successful integration strategy:
Collaboration. Learning
and utilizing good collaborative techniques is essential to unlock
the benefits of an Agile approach. Investment in facilitation resources
and nurturing an inclusive atmosphere results in more efficient
workshops, clearer requirements, greater stakeholder buy-in, and
fewer communication failures.
Organizational Readiness.
Prior to embracing Agile methods an organization must explicitly
evaluate their culture to determine if and how Agile methods should
be adopted. Without the proper support from the organization, an
agile methodology will not succeed.
Principle Over Process.
The strength of most Agile practices is in their principles. How
they are adopted should be flexible and subject to the mandates
and work styles of your particular environment. We advocate implementing
Agile with a customized adaptation of methods and tool sets.
Methodology Scope. Know and honor the scope
of your chosen “method”. Not all “methods”
are suited to or address the full business solution lifecycle. When
using a particular method, don’t lose sight of the activities
that are not supported and do not try to extend it to areas outside
of its applicability.
IT Projects are Business Projects.
Agile emphasizes delivery of business solutions, not IT solutions.
To maximize the benefit of Agile techniques, it is important that
a project’s scope include all activities necessary to deliver
the business solution.
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