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Combining Agile Processes in Offshore Software Development

In modern software development there are two trends that allow people to get more for less: agile development and offshore outsourcing. Agile processes are traditionally implemented in one site, where customers and developers can meet face-to-face and communicate easily. Offshore development projects, on the other hand, are traditionally implemented as fixed-bid consulting agreements, executed either using waterfall processes or at best in iterative way. However, it is possible to use agile software development process when working with offshore teams. Our successful projects have employed a mix of agile techniques and organizational models.

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Enterprise Agile Adoption: The Role of Audits

Organization-wide continuous improvement programs that notably include an agile adoption and It compliance function can play a vital role in driving the levels of collaboration and reuse necessary to achieving scale. Audits can directly contribute to collaboration and knowledge reuse among agile teams.

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Agile06 - Nancy Van Schooenderwoert - From Embeded to The Organization
Podcast

Nancy Van Schooenderwoert joins Bob Payne for this discussion on Nancy's experience with agile development projects for the building of embedded software, and her new foray into agile coaching overseas in the United Kingdom.

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Agile06 - Chris Matts - Real Options and Agile Software Delivery
Podcast

Chris Matts joins Bob Payne in this lively discussion about agile development in the world of financial options and risk profiles. Bob Payne leads the conversation in many of our podcasts and we invite you to listen in on what he and his guests have to say about all things agile.

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APLN06 - Mark Salamango John Cunningham - Leading the Agile Way: Duty, Honor, Delivery
Podcast

This podcast offers a unique opportunity to listen to a recorded experience report from Mark Salamango and John Cunningham, based on their observations made at the APLN Leadership Summit at Agile 2006. Security monitoring and agile-based projects for the military are both discussed by Mark and John.

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APLN06 - Alexia Bowers - Leading from a Position of No Power
Podcast

In this podcast, Alexa Bowers, COO of Ternary Software, speaks about the challenges that customers face on an agile project. This unique perspective comes in the form of an experience report from the APLN Leadership summit at Agile 2006.

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risk management planning Relating PMBOK Practices to Agile Practices--Part 3 of 4

The PMBOK outlines the specific actions required for proper risk management. In this third installment of Michele Sliger's four-part column series, she looks at this risk management process and determines how compliance with the PMBOK practices correspond to activities that an agile team might do.

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APLN06 - David Hussman and Tor Stenstad - GMAC/RFC Agile Transition
Podcast

David Hussman and Tor Stenstad look at "big picture agile" in this podcast, where they talk about the ways that agile can be customized for projects of all sizes—even those on an enormous scale. Learn more about how agile provides a real competitive advantage.

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APLN06 - Panel Discussion - Real leaders talk about large Agile Implementations
Podcast

This podcast offers the exciting opportunity to hear a discussion among a distinguished panel from the APLN Leadership Summit. Steven Ambrose, Israel Gat, Peter George, and Bud Phillips all contribute to this lively discussion about agile implementation.

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APLN06 - Tim Lister - Introduction to Agile Leadership
Podcast

We invite you to enjoy this recorded tutorial from well known author, Tim Lister, from the APLN Leadership Summit ar the Agile 2006 Conference. Tim is a respected speaker who always gives a great presentation, and this podcast is no exception.

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