Selection of agile project management approaches based on project complexity

IF 1.7 4区 计算机科学 Q3 COMPUTER SCIENCE, SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
Fernando Pinciroli
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Managing software development projects is a complex endeavor due to the constant emergence of unforeseen events that deviate from initial expectations. A competent project leader is not just someone who follows the planned course but also adept at handling and minimizing inconveniences, ultimately striving to achieve results that align as closely as possible with the desired outcome. However, individuals involved in technological development often cling to familiar tools that have previously yielded positive outcomes, even when those tools may not be the best fit for the current project context. The Agile Manifesto has significantly transformed project management, infusing the discipline with a fresh perspective. Nevertheless, there remain several challenges to overcome. In this article, we aim to provide a guide that addresses these difficulties and minimizes their impact. We explore the selection of key factors that adequately describe a project's complexity, which can subsequently be used in conjunction with the Cynefin framework to categorize management strategies, techniques, and tools based on their applicability to specific complexities. Additionally, we offer insights on adapting project management approaches throughout the project life cycle in response to changes in reality, utilizing the dynamics outlined by the Cynefin framework. Finally, we present suitable strategies, techniques, and tools for agile project management based on the complexity context assigned by the Cynefin framework.

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根据项目复杂性选择敏捷项目管理方法
管理软件开发项目是一项复杂的工作,因为不断出现的意外事件会偏离最初的预期。一个称职的项目负责人不仅要按计划行事,还要善于处理并尽量减少不便,最终努力实现与预期结果尽可能一致的结果。然而,参与技术开发的人员往往会固守以前取得积极成果的熟悉工具,即使这些工具可能并不最适合当前的项目环境。敏捷宣言》极大地改变了项目管理,为这门学科注入了全新的视角。然而,仍有一些挑战需要克服。在本文中,我们旨在提供一份指南,以解决这些困难并将其影响降至最低。我们探讨了如何选择能够充分描述项目复杂性的关键因素,随后可将这些因素与赛耐芬框架结合使用,根据其对特定复杂性的适用性对管理策略、技术和工具进行分类。此外,我们还利用 Cynefin 框架概述的动态变化,就如何在整个项目生命周期内调整项目管理方法以应对现实变化提出了见解。最后,我们将根据 Cynefin 框架指定的复杂性背景,介绍适用于敏捷项目管理的策略、技术和工具。
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Journal of Software-Evolution and Process
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