Problem reports and team maturity in Agile automotive software development DOI Open Access
Lucas Gren, Martin Shepperd

Published: May 21, 2022

Background: Volvo Cars is pioneering an agile transformation on a large scale in the automotive industry. Social psychological aspects of software development are under-researched area general. Few studies team maturity or group dynamics can be found specifically engineering domain. Objective: This study intended as initial step to fill that gap by investigating connection between issues and problem reports maturity. Method: We conducted quantitative with 84 participants from 14 teams qualitatively validated result Release Train Engineer having overview all participating teams. Results: find more mature is, faster they seem resolve provided through external feedback, at least two stages. Conclusion: suggests working might increase productivity modern departments, but this needs further investigation.

Language: Английский

Artificial Intelligence and Agility-Based Model for Successful Project Implementation and Company Competitiveness DOI Creative Commons
Polona Tominc, Dijana Oreški, Maja Rožman

et al.

Information, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 14(6), P. 337 - 337

Published: June 15, 2023

The purpose of the paper is to present a model factors affecting successful project implementation by introducing agility and artificial intelligence increase company’s competitiveness. In model, multidimensional constructs describing an agile work environment technologies tools were developed. These are environment, leadership, team skills capabilities, improving leader in project, adopting AI using solutions project. Their impact on company competitiveness was tested. fundamental reason for conducting this research developing enhance understanding that contribute projects Our developed encompasses describe utilization technologies. By examining these both competitiveness, we aimed establish comprehensive framework captures relationship between agility, AI, implementation. This serves as valuable tool companies seeking improve their processes gain competitive edge market. based sample 473 managers/owners medium-sized large companies. Structural equation modeling used test hypotheses. today’s turbulent results will help develop guidelines combination business practices achieve implementation, increasing

Language: Английский

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Leadership agility in the context of organisational agility: a systematic literature review DOI
Latika Tandon, Tithi Bhatnagar, Tanushree Sharma

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Management Review Quarterly, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 17, 2024

Language: Английский

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Analysis of Critical Success Factors of Agile Software Projects based on the Fuzzy Delphi Method DOI Open Access

Fuye Zhang,

Nur Atiqah Sia Abdullah, Marshima Mohd Rosli

et al.

Engineering Technology & Applied Science Research, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(1), P. 19424 - 19433

Published: Feb. 2, 2025

Agile software development initiatives have gained widespread recognition both domestically and internationally, particularly in the Chinese industry. However, traditional enterprises often face challenges, such as inadequate project management lower success rates, which can be attributed to a limited understanding of agile methodologies effective implementation practices. To address these challenges identify Critical Success Factors (CSFs) projects, an extensive literature review was conducted. As result, CSFs model for projects China constructed. The aim this study is evaluate using Fuzzy Delphi Method (FDM). research involved 30 authoritative experts from industry academia, each with more than 10 years relevant knowledge experience. FDM applied collect data through questionnaires verify theoretical factors dimensions three rounds survey. Finally, total 28 were analyzed ranked develop optimized that has significant impact on China. findings provide feasible set This also offers valuable insights broader adoption practices China, potential greatly improve rate implementation.

Language: Английский

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Leadership Styles, Knowledge Transfer, and Interruptions: Unpacking Critical Dynamics in Remote Software Teams DOI
Sandeep Sthapit, Sejong Bae,

Hank Lenham

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Lecture notes in computer science, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 236 - 255

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Leading the transformation: agile success factors in an Irish manufacturing company DOI Creative Commons

Henrique Coimbra,

Kathryn Cormican, Olivia McDermott

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Total Quality Management & Business Excellence, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 34(15-16), P. 1940 - 1967

Published: June 1, 2023

Purpose – This study aims to assess the challenges and critical success factors for agile transformation in an Irish manufacturing organisation.Design/methodology Mixed-methods approaches were used collect data this study. A quantitative survey utilising novel Kano model qualitative analysis using semi-structured interviews with middle senior managers employed as part of a case study.Findings Critical are identified, analysed prioritised based on opinions members organisation studied. The conclusions show that such people, culture, leadership transformation. most important components, particular, team empowerment, flexibility, competency development, creating communicating vision.Research limitations/implications research focuses single-site capturing context-specific from recently embarked transformation.Originality/value bridges gap between academia practice by providing valuable insights guide leaders their journey findings provide new knowledge academics concerning successful

Language: Английский

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Distributed Scrum: A Case Meta-analysis DOI Creative Commons
Ronnie de Souza Santos, Paul Ralph, Arham Arshad

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ACM Computing Surveys, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 56(4), P. 1 - 37

Published: Oct. 5, 2023

Distributed Scrum adapts the project management framework for geographically distributed software teams. Experimentally evaluating effectiveness of is impractical, but many case studies and experience reports describe teams projects that used Scrum. This article synthesizes results these cases using meta-analysis, a technique quantitatively analyzing qualitative reports. On balance, evidence suggests has no impact, positive or negative, on overall success. Consequently, claims by agile consultants who present as recipe success should be treated with great caution, while researchers investigate more varied perspectives to identify real drivers in global development.

Language: Английский

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Unraveling the Drivers of Sense of Belonging in Software Delivery Teams: Insights from a Large-Scale Survey DOI Creative Commons
Bianca Trinkenreich, Marco Aurélio Gerosa, Igor Steinmacher

et al.

Published: April 12, 2024

Feeling part of a group is basic human need that significantly influences an individual's behavior, long-term engagement, and job satisfaction. A strong sense belonging holds particular importance within software delivery teams, which grapple with challenges related to well-being employee retention. However, the specific factors closely associated in context teams remain largely unknown. Without clear understanding these factors, organizations' efforts promote diversity inclusion more broadly may prove ineffective. Based on existing literature, we identified key potentially relevant such as work appreciation psychological safety, investigated interrelation among factors. We surveyed members (n=10,781) major organization used Partial Least Squares-Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) evaluate theoretical model understand might contribute team. also conducted multi-group analysis how associations change based individuals' leadership involvement importance-performance map find most critical indicators belongingness. Our findings indicate positive association between safety Women feel less than men, especially those not positions. Authoritativeness negatively belonging, tenure positively regardless role. Through this research, seek provide insights into team foster inclusive cohesive environment.

Language: Английский

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Exploring emergent leadership in agile teams: network dynamics, roles and skills at the individual level DOI
Marya Tabassum, Muhammad Mustafa Raziq, Matthew M. C. Allen

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Business Process Management Journal, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 30(5), P. 1615 - 1637

Published: June 7, 2024

Purpose Leadership research has traditionally focused on formal leadership; however, leaders may emerge in informal settings self-managed teams, and little is known about who emergent are what their characteristics are. This study investigates leaders' behaviors, roles, skills, leadership style, drawing a multi-method approach. Design/methodology/approach We first identify using social network analysis aggregation approaches. Second, we investigate interviews with forty agile team members five organizations. Findings Results indicate different roles of (i.e. coach, liaisons), styles supportive), skills culturally intelligent, strategist), influencing factors personality, technical knowledge, circle). Originality/value contribute by identifying through multiple identification methods analysis, aggregation), then various characteristics, to literature as well idiosyncrasy-credit theory. also add agile-leadership theory, showing that within teams. Finally, our findings have practical implications for group settings, organizational change professionals, organizations horizontal structures.

Language: Английский

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Leadership Skills and Virtual Team Performance – The Case of Lebanese Multinational Companies DOI Creative Commons
Soha El Achi

Journal of Law and Sustainable Development, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12(1), P. e2645 - e2645

Published: Jan. 18, 2024

Purpose: This study investigates the influence of leadership skills on virtual team performance within multinational corporations in Lebanon. Drawing upon established literature, research examines four key dimensions: motivation, coaching, appreciation, and empowerment, exploring their respective impacts effectiveness. Design/methodology/approach: The study, conducted Lebanon, aimed to explore through a positivist, deductive approach using survey method mono-quantitative methodology. Analyzing 148 individuals across various global Lebanese enterprises, employed descriptive statistics, correlation, regression analyses SPSS investigate relationship between abilities effectiveness context businesses utilizing remote collaboration due globalization technological advancements. Findings: aligns with prior attributing positive correlations enhanced performance. Findings support hypothesis that motivation significantly enhance Transformational qualities, characterized by strong motivational capabilities, correlate positively Implications: findings underscore pivotal role specific competencies driving corporate structures. These insights contribute deeper understanding how can be leveraged optimize dynamics, ultimately improving organizational outcomes diverse, contexts.

Language: Английский

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Critical Success Factors of Agile Software Projects: A Review DOI Open Access

Fuye Zhang,

Nur Atiqah Sia Abdullah, Marshima Mohd Rosli

et al.

Engineering Technology & Applied Science Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(5), P. 16866 - 16873

Published: Oct. 9, 2024

Most organizations have begun to adopt agile methods pursue successful software development. However, the adoption and implementation of approaches are facing various challenges. The success development depends on Critical Success Factors (CSFs), which this study aims identify classify based their relative importance. Through an extensive literature review, these factors summarized, screened, categorized into six dimensions. Their evolution is also outlined analyzed. Then, illustrated through a bubble chart. Furthermore, determines relevant CFSs that significant impact how effectively can be implemented in China. findings suggest certain recommendations ensure projects efficiently China, maximizing chances project success, providing valuable insights practical guidance.

Language: Английский

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