The impact of inadequate and dysfunctional training on Agile transformation process: A Grounded Theory study

Training is an essential facilitator in moving from traditional to Agile software development. This paper addresses the importance of adequate and functional training in Agile transformation process, the causes of inadequate and dysfunctional training, and the heuristic strategies that can be used i...

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Published in:Information and software technology 2015-01, Vol.57, p.295-309
Main Authors: Javdani Gandomani, Taghi, Zulzalil, Hazura, Abdul Ghani, Abdul Azim, Md. Sultan, Abu Bakar, Meimandi Parizi, Reza
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agile software development
Agile training
Agile transformation process
Agile transition
Computer programs
Dealing
Grounded Theory
Heuristic
Military communications
Software
Software development
Software engineering
Software industry
Strategy
Studies
Technology education
Training
Transformations
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Summary:Training is an essential facilitator in moving from traditional to Agile software development. This paper addresses the importance of adequate and functional training in Agile transformation process, the causes of inadequate and dysfunctional training, and the heuristic strategies that can be used in software companies for dealing with this phenomenon. A Grounded Theory study was conducted with participation of 35 Agile experts from 13 different countries. This research discovered that inadequate and dysfunctional training was one of the critical issues that affected Agile transformation process. This study shows that comprehensive and functional training is not often provided to support Agile transformation. This paper shows the primary causes of inadequate and dysfunctional training, its adverse consequences on the transformation process, and the heuristic and ad-hoc treatments as the strategies used by Agile teams to cope with this challenge. Comprehensive training is important in Agile transformation process. Inadequate and dysfunctional training causes several challenges and problems for software companies and development teams when moving to Agile. Several ad-hoc strategies identified by this study can be employed to help software teams and companies facing similar problems.
ISSN:0950-5849
1873-6025
DOI:10.1016/j.infsof.2014.05.011