Title: Implementing Agile Practice To Improve Team Productivity
Authors: Odofori, Ebitomo Nina and Professor Edwinah Amah
Volume: 8
Issue: 10
Pages: 165-172
Publication Date: 2024/10/28
Abstract:
Agile development methodologies have transformed the landscape of software engineering, emphasizing iterative progress, collaboration, and flexibility. This study explores the implementation of agile practices to improve team productivity and to also briefly look at the impact of agile development strategies on team productivity in order to further buttress my point - focusing on how these approaches affect productivity, performance, efficiency, and overall output in software development teams. Agile methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, and Extreme Programming (XP), have become popular due to their iterative nature and ability to adapt to changing requirements. By facilitating frequent feedback and continuous improvement, these strategies aim to improve team productivity and project outcomes. This study gave a comprehensive analogy for right conditions for agile mythology, stating in a tabular form, conditions: favourable and unfavourable, for a better implementation of agile practice. One of the key findings is that agile development enhances productivity by promoting a culture of continuous improvement and regular feedback. The flexibility inherent in agile methods allows teams to respond swiftly to changing requirements and unexpected challenges, contributing to improved project delivery and stakeholder satisfaction. However, the study also identifies challenges associated with agile adoption. Teams face difficulties in maintaining consistency in agile practices, especially in organizations with entrenched traditional workflows. Additionally, suggestions and recommendations were given for best agile practice most especially in the 21st century for continuous and effective improvement of employees' performance and team productivity.