Executive Report

Agile Outsourcing: Cross-Cultural, Cross-Regional Perspectives

Posted July 22, 2014 | Leadership |

This Executive Report discusses the challenges and the value of using Agile methods in outsourced projects. The use of Agile -- with its focus on individuals, their interactions, working solutions, and acceptance of change -- can help reduce cultural and regional barriers in an outsourced/offshored environment. The Composite Agile Method and Strategy (CAMS) presents a balanced, strategic approach to Agile and can enhance collaboration, reduce method friction, and provide value to all parties.

About The Author
Bhuvan Unhelkar
Bhuvan Unhelkar (BE, MDBA, MSc, PhD; FACS) is a Cutter Expert. He has decades of strategic as well as hands-on professional experience in the information and communi­cations technologies (ICT) industry. Dr. Unhelkar is a full Professor at the University of South Florida, Sarasota-Manatee campus. As a founder of MethodScience and PLATiFi, he has demonstrated consulting and training expertise in big data (strategies), business analysis (use cases… Read More
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