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ABSTRACT:
Transitioning from small-scale agile successes to large-scale effective agile projects can be a complex process. Scaling agile methods is a significant undertaking for an organization. The implications are far-reaching and diverse, presenting substantial challenges for any business.
Read this white paper to discover the common mistakes associated with scaling agile development through an enterprise and how to avoid them. Gain insight into each pitfall, the consequences each can bring, and the steps organizations can take to avoid them. Explore the importance of appropriate training, cross-department communication, modified management practices, process consistency, and the appropriate infrastructure to successfully promote agile adoption.
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Authors
Robert Holler
President and CEO
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VersionOne
Robert Holler is president and CEO of VersionOne, recognized by Agile practitioners as the leader in Agile project management tools. Mr. Holler has more than twenty years of enterprise software experience, and for more than a decade, Mr. Holler has been VP of Development, CTO, and CEO of several leading-edge enterprise software firms. Mr. Holler’s career in the software arena encompasses working as a consultant, developer, tester, technical writer, DBA, development manager and senior executive with organizations such as Andersen Consulting, Ockham Technologies, Tango Networks, and Clarus Corporation. Through these positions and experiences, Mr. Holler became familiar with Agile methodologies and iterative development processes early on, and it was his enthusiasm for Agile software development that led to the founding of Atlanta-headquartered VersionOne in 2002.
Ian Culling
CTO
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VersionOne
As VersionOne CTO, Ian has over 20 years of IT expertise including significant practical experience with the adoption and scaling of agile methods. Starting with a single team in 2000, Ian has led a variety of organizations in their transition to agile methods. As Development VP at Alogent , Ian combined aspects of Scrum with select XP practices for scaling across multiple teams and products. The resulting Scrum-wrapped XP implementation is now a fairly common model within the agile community.
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