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Coordinating Knowledge Work in Multiteam Programs: Findings From a Large-Scale Agile Development Program

Abstract

Software development projects have undergone remarkable changes with the arrival of agile development approaches. Although intended for small, self-managing teams, these approaches are used today for large development programs. A major challenge of such programs is coordinating many teams. This case study describes the coordination of knowledge work in a large-scale agile development program with 12 teams. The findings highlight coordination modes based on feedback, the use of a number of mechanisms, and how coordination practices change over time. The findings can improve the outcomes of large knowledge-based development programs by tailoring coordination practices to needs over time.
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Category

Academic article

Client

  • Research Council of Norway (RCN) / 267704
  • Research Council of Norway (RCN) / 236759

Language

English

Author(s)

Affiliation

  • Norwegian University of Science and Technology
  • SINTEF Digital / Software Engineering, Safety and Security
  • SINTEF Digital / Technology Management

Year

2018

Published in

Project Management Journal

ISSN

8756-9728

Publisher

Project Management Institute

Volume

49

Issue

6

Page(s)

64 - 77

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