Agile is being adopted at a rapid pace and as of 2010 has become a de-facto standard for developing software. Methodologies like Scrum and Extreme Programming have proven easy to use at low cost and brought some immediate improvements in terms of better quality software and shorter time to market than ad-hoc development or plan-driven development. Success stories help hyping agile and most importantly developers enjoy working in agile environments. But as the quick wins from agile becomes the norm in the market, companies need to take the next step in order to reap the long-term benefits from becoming agile and responding to change in a controlled but quick manner. After all, putting business value into play when it’s needed is all that matters. To do so right, the organization needs to follow suit with the agile movement.
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January 2010
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Make Agile deliver business value for the entire company, not just for a single project
Categories: Professional, IT Strategy & Architecture, AgilePosted on Tuesday, January 5, 2010 by Brad Storm
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