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Transitioning to Agile and Complexity at Cisco VTG
Executives considering transitioning to agile software development have a long road ahead of them. However, “the journey is the reward” for most organizations, and the hard work to come is not without fun and not without rewards.
The report Transitioning to Agile and Complexity at Cisco VTG by Hubert Smits and Kathleen Rilliet summarizes and explains the implementation of agile software development practices in the large and complex Cisco Voice Technology Group (VTG). The chosen solutions as well as the efforts required to implement them are discussed. The report follows John Kotter's 8 Step Process for leading change, listing results, experiences, successes, and failures.
Table of Contents:
- Project Description
- Analysis of the Situation at Hand
- Implementing the Change to Create an Agile Software Development Lifecycle
- The Act of Changing
- Work of the Change Implementation Team
- Conclusion and Final Thoughts
In the case of any major transition, there are steps forward and steps back. Persistence in the face of resistance, patience in the face of mistakes, and an open-minded, solution-oriented attitude are all key human factors in any successful change. Create your own successful transition to agile software development. Order this report today!
Published: July 2011, 15 pages, PDF format
Authors: Hubert Smits and Kathleen Rilliet
Online resource center clients: Access this report online
