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Enhancing Agile team productivity with metrics

НазваEnhancing Agile team productivity with metrics
Назва англійськоюEnhancing Agile team productivity with metrics
АвториOleksandr Psarov, Evgeniy Druzhinin
ПринадлежністьSumy State University,Sumy, Ukraine National Aerospace University «Kharkiv Aviation Institute», Kharkiv, Ukraine
Бібліографічний описEnhancing Agile team productivity with metrics / Oleksandr Psarov, Evgeniy Druzhinin // Scientific Journal of TNTU. — Tern.: TNTU, 2024. — Vol 113. — No 1. — P. 93–99.
Bibliographic description:Psarov O., Druzhinin E. (2024) Enhancing Agile team productivity with metrics. Scientific Journal of TNTU (Tern.), vol 113, no 1, pp. 93–99.
УДК

004.4:005.8

Ключові слова

agile methodologies, metrics, visualizing workflow, continuous improvement, software development, project management, transparency, collaboration, team effectiveness.

Article explores the significance of Agile methodologies and their role in enhancing the efficiency of Agile teams through the utilization of metrics. It underscores the importance of visualizing the workflow, establishing Work in Progress (WIP) limits, and promoting a culture of ongoing improvement within Agile settings. The fundamental principles of Kanban, which encompass the visualization of work, WIP limitation, focus on flow, and continuous improvement, form the foundation of the approach discussed in the article. The concept of «Flow» is highlighted as a core element of Agile methodologies, signifying the uninterrupted progression of work items through the development pipeline. Flow metrics provide valuable insights into the well-being and progress of Agile teams. The article also delves into practical strategies for implementing these metrics, addressing common challenges such as bottlenecks and distractions. Additionally, it introduces Cumulative Flow Diagrams (CFDs) as visual tools for comprehending work distribution and identifying workflow inefficiencies. In the dynamic landscape of Agile, this article serves as a roadmap for harnessing the potential of metrics to continually enhance the effectiveness of Agile teams, enabling the precise and consistent delivery of value.

ISSN:2522-4433
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2. Ivanov V. Process-Oriented Approach to Fixture Design. Advances in Design, Simulation and Manufacturing. DSMIE 2018. Lecture Notes in Mechanical; eds: V. Ivanov et al. Cham: Springer, 2019. P. 42–50. URL: https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-319-93587-4_5.
3. Arias M., Munoz-Gama J., Sepulveda M. A multi-criteria approach for team recommendation. Business Process Management Workshops. BPM 2016 International Workshops, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, September 19, 2016. Cham: Springer, 2017. P. 384–396. URL:https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-319-58457-7_28.
4. Khan A., Keung J., Niazi M. et al. GSEPIM: A roadmap for software process assessment and improvement in the domain of global software development. Journal of Software: Evolution and Process. 2019. Vol. 31. Iss. 1. P. e1988. URL: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/smr.1988.
5. Salama M. Risk Management and Agile Project Management. Event Project Management: principles, technology and innovation. Oxford: Goodfellow Publishers Ltd, 2021. P. 73–76. URL: https://www. goodfellowpublishers.com/academic-publishing.php?promoCode=&partnerID=&content=doi &doi=10.239 12/9781911635734-4781.
6. Lopez-Alcarria A., Olivares-Vicente A., Poza-Vilches F. A systematic review of the use of agile methodologies in education to foster sustainability competencies. Sustainability. 2019. Vol. 11. Iss. 10. P. 2915. URL: https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/11/10/2915.
7. Grab B., Olaru M., Gavril R. M. The impact of digital transformation of strategic business management. Ecoforum Journal. 2019. Vol. 8. No. 1 (18). URL: http://www.ecoforumjournal.ro/index.php/eco/article/ view/885.
8. Hoelbeche L. Designing sustainably agile and resilient organizations. Systems Research and Behavioral Science. 2019. Vol. 36. No. 5. P. 668–677. URL: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/sres.2624.
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11. Ravichandran T. Exploring the relationships between IT competence, innovation capacity and organizational agility. Journal of Strategic Information Systems. 2018. Vol. 27. No. 1. P. 22–42 URL: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0963868717302494.
12. Buganová K., Šimíčková J. Risk management in traditional and agile project management. Transportation Research Procedia. 2019. Vol. 40. P. 986–993. URL: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S23 52146519303060.
13. Gordieiev O. Software requirements profile: life cycle and his relation with development processes. Scientific Journal of the Ternopil National Technical University. 2020. Vol. 97. No. 1. P. 133–144. URL: http://elartu.tntu.edu.ua/handle/lib/32431.
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17. Haidabrus B., Druzhinin E., Psarov O. Taxonomy of Risks in Software Development Projects.. 2022 63rd International Scientific Conference on Information Technology and Management Science of Riga Technical University (ITMS): Proceedings, October 6–7, 2022, Riga, Latvia; еd. by: J. Grabis, A. Romanovs, G. Kulesova. Riga: IEEE, 2022. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9937092.
18. Haindl P., Plösch R. Value‐oriented quality metrics in software development: Practical relevance from a software engineering perspective. IET Software. 2022. Vol. 16. Iss. 2. P. 167–184. URL: https:// ietresearch.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1049/sfw2.12051?af=R&utm_campaign=RESR_MRKT_Researcher_inbound&utm_medium=referral&sid=researcher&utm_source=researcher_app.
19. Sathe C. A., Panse C. An Empirical Study on Impact of Project Management Constraints in Agile Software Development: Multigroup Analysis between Scrum and Kanban. Brazilian Journal of Operations & Production Management. 2023. Vol. 20. No. 3. P. 1796. URL: https://bjopm.org.br/bjopm/article/view/ 1796.
20. Raharjo T., Purwandari B., Budiardjo E. K., Yuniarti R. The Essence of Software Engineering Framework-based Model for an Agile Software Development Method. International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications. 2023. Vol. 14. No. 7. P. 802–811. URL: https://thesai.org/Publications/View Paper?Volume=14&Issue=7&Code=IJACSA&SerialNo=88.

 

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