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In this issue, we depart from our usual Executive Report format to bring you multiple viewpoints on a contentious topic: whether agile has transitioned from being an upstart methodology adopted in innovative organizations to being the methodology of choice for the
Abstract The IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) is a best practices framework, and its most recent version introduces what can be described as strategic, operational, and technical process guidance with almost
January 31, 2008 | Authored By: John Berry
Corporate project portfolios are routinely challenged in many organizations. Executives will often see projects that are late and overbudget, deliver poor value, and have less-than-satisfied business sponsors and end users. In this Executive Report by Sanjiv Augustine and Roland Cuellar, we offer suggestions on how to combine Agile project delivery at the project level with Lean thinking at the portfolio level in order to significantly increase project throughput, financial investment performance, and business sponsor satisfaction.
September 30, 2006 | Authored By: Sanjiv Augustine, Roland Cuellar
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.
July 22, 2014 | Authored By: Bhuvan Unhelkar