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M. Shafwan Jarif
21 Oct 2024
3 min read
Project management with the Agile method breaks work into smaller parts. It focuses on teamwork and continuous improvement. Planning, carrying out, and assessing are the steps that teams go through. Are agile concepts consistently used correctly? "Yes" isn't always the response. There are several repercussions for breaking agile guidelines, but the main one is that your team's productivity will suffer. And burnout of your team is the situation you will never want to face. In this article, we will explore how agile principles are often violated. We will discuss the consequences and suggest solutions.
Proper documentation is very important. It is often overlooked in software development, but it helps pay off technical debt.
Documentation is needed for everything involved in the process. The second most important thing is to ensure quality at every stage of development. When the project requirements reach the team, they should prepare a Business Requirements Document and a System Requirements Document.
These documents should be tested by the quality control team and then validated by the client or product owner. This process gives the user experience (UX) design team a clear idea of what to build and what they need to design.
After the UX team finishes their design, it should be checked by the team and the quality control team. Then, it should go to the product owner to confirm that everyone is on the same page. This step reduces gaps in requirements and allows for new ideas to be introduced before development starts.
The team can then create a clear vision of their goals. They can also handle small changes that may come up after each review.
Agile focuses on having a small number of tasks, which can be organized effectively. Most organizations now use tools like Jira, Trello, or Notion to track progress. These tools should help set realistic goals for each sprint, maintain feedback loops, and ensure accountability.
In conclusion, adhering to Agile principles is essential for maintaining productivity, delivering high-quality work, and fostering team collaboration. Violating these rules leads to inefficiencies, missed deadlines, and reduced customer satisfaction. To ensure your project succeeds, check your team's Agile practices often. Make ongoing improvements to stay true to Agile's core values.
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