APPLICATION OF AGILE PRINCIPLES IN THE ORGANIZATION OF SERVICE UNITS OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS. PART 1

Abstract

The publication deals with the application of Agile principles in organizing the work of service units of higher education. The first part of the publication deals with theoretical aspects of the methodology. Agile does not exist by itself, but is structured and carries out all processes with the so-called Agile Manifesto, consisting of 12 principles. It is found out, to what extent it will be correct to transfer the principles of Agile-manifesto to the system of higher educational institutions. The basic principles, which can guide the administration of the service units of the HEIs, are defined. Agile's definition is articulated in the Agile manifesto of software development, which emphasizes that people and communication take precedence over processes and tools. A functioning product is more important than extensive documentation, and collaborating with customers is more important than negotiating contractual terms. Additionally, being willing to adapt and change is more important than sticking to the original plan. Numerous project management approaches exist to apply the Agile philosophy, with Scrum, Extreme Programming, and Kanban being among the most prevalent. Among project managers, Scrum project management is widely used as one of the most popular Agile methodologies. The second part of the publication identifies the differences and similarities between Agile and Scrum. The third part of the publication examines the application of the methodology in practice. It is important to focus on constantly changing external and internal environment and take into account the feedback from customers and users. This encourages developers and engineers to experiment and look for new solutions without being constrained by rigid frameworks and standards.