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

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...

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Published in:Project management journal 2018-12, Vol.49 (6), p.64-77
Main Authors: Dingsøyr, Torgeir, Moe, Nils Brede, Seim, Eva Amdahl
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary: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.
ISSN:8756-9728
1938-9507
DOI:10.1177/8756972818798980