An exploratory examination of modes of interaction and work in waterfall and agile teams

Q1 Multidisciplinary

International Journal of Agile Systems and Management Pub Date : 2018-04-28 DOI:10.1504/IJASM.2018.10012516

S. Ashmore, A. Townsend, S. DeMarie, B. Mennecke

引用次数: 5

Abstract

As agile becomes the preferred methodology for managing projects, many organisations are trying to understand how their processes and culture will change. Using the adaptive structuration theory as a lens for analysis, this case study explores the dynamics of two large teams, one who continued to use the Waterfall method and other who transitioned to agile methodologies. The results show that there are important adaptations and cultural differences that should be considered when an organisation starts leveraging agile methods.

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对瀑布式和敏捷团队中的交互和工作模式的探索性检查

随着敏捷成为管理项目的首选方法，许多组织都在试图了解他们的流程和文化将如何变化。本案例研究以自适应结构化理论为分析视角，探讨了两个大型团队的动态，一个团队继续使用瀑布方法，另一个团队过渡到敏捷方法。结果表明，当一个组织开始利用敏捷方法时，应该考虑重要的适应和文化差异。

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International Journal of Agile Systems and Management Multidisciplinary-Multidisciplinary

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期刊介绍： The objective of IJASM is to establish an effective channel of communication between academia, industry and persons concerned with the design and development of systems. Change is eternal and perpetual, irrespective of type of system. Systems created in the course of the advance of human civilization need to be functionally and operationally sustainable amid changes in technological, political, socio-economical, financial, cultural and other environmental challenges. IJASM aims to promote and harmonize knowledge developments in the emerging fields of agile systems research, sustainability and vulnerability analysis, risk assessments methodologies, complex systems science, e-organisation and e-supply chain management, with emphasis on the international dimension, particularly breaking cultural barriers, and on national contexts, globalisation and new business practices. As such, we aim to publish papers presenting new research, innovative theoretical approaches, changes in agile management paradigms, and action (both examples of successes and failures as long as there are important lessons to be learned) from leading scholars and practitioners. Papers generally fall into two broad categories: those grounded in theory and/or papers using scientific research methods (e.g., reports of original empirical studies, models, critical reviews of existing empirical research, theory pieces that clearly extend current thinking); and those focusing on innovative agile approaches that are based on well reasoned extensions of existing research, experiential knowledge, or exemplary cases (e.g., thought pieces, case studies, etc).