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  1. 11. Lean-Agile organization in test facilities and workshops

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Jacob Kvarnmarker; Max Lorentzon; Linus Mårtensson; [2022]
    Keywords : agile; implementation; research and development; change management; corporate culture;

    Abstract : Introduction: This study was conducted at Volvo Cars’ R&D division to investigate how test facilities and workshops can implement an agile way of working. Three departments with different levels of agile implementation were therefore investigated to fulfill our purpose. READ MORE

  3. 12. Proof of Concept for Automating Personal Settings in Construction Machines with a Mobile Application : An Observational Study on Transferring Data at Volvo

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Estelle Hue; Vera Lindström; [2022]
    Keywords : Design Science Paradigm; Construction; Proof of concept; Agile; Qualitative; Inductive; Observational; Digital platform; Personal settings; Software; Configurations; Mobile Application; Bluetooth; User Interface; Design; Prototype; Industrial Process Automation; Design Science Paradigm; Konstruktion; Proof of Concept; Agile; Kvalitativ; Induktiv; Observationsbaserad; Digital plattform; Personliga inställningar; Programvara; Konfigurationer; Mobilapplikation; Bluetooth; Användargränssnitt; Design; Prototyp; Industrial Process Automation;

    Abstract : In today’s market, digitization and automation are crucial for the survival of most companies due to the high level of software already present. The need to adapt to the demands of the day, forces a big mechanical company to perform a paradigm shift towards becoming a software producing company as well. READ MORE

  4. 13. Critical Factors in Early Stages of Large-Scale Agile Transformations

    University essay from KTH/Maskinkonstruktion (Inst.)

    Author : William Djursén; Saga Herlenius; [2022]
    Keywords : Agile transformation; large-scale agile; agile maturity; innovation adoption; scaled agile adoption; Roger s innovation characteristics; Agil transformation; agile i stor skala; agil mognad; innovationsadoption; adoption av scaled agile; Roger s innovationsegenskaper;

    Abstract : In recent years, product development organizations have started adopting agile methods beyond its intended application on software development as part of organizational aspirations to increase market responsiveness and decrease lead times. Such extended adoption of agile is now commonly known as large-scale agile transformation, yet case studies and research-based guidance on implementing agile at scale is scarce. READ MORE

  5. 14. How Distributed Pair Programming (DPP) can mitigate risk factors causing challenged IT projects : An interview study with software developers

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för informatik (IK)

    Author : Dennis Öberg; Gustaf Thim; [2022]
    Keywords : Distributed Pair Programming; DPP; Software Development; Industry; Productivity; Code Quality; IT Project failure; Distribuerad Parprogrammering; DPP; Mjukvaruutveckling; Industri; Produktivitet; Kodkvalitet; Misslyckade IT Projekt;

    Abstract : The rise of Agile project methodologies has increased the success rate of software development projects, but recent studies show that, even though the risk of failing has lessened, only 31% of the completed software development projects are declared as successful while the rest are declared either challenged or failed. A concept called Pair Programming that derives from agile methodologies is widely and basically always used by developers but in present time as we are heading towards a more remote environment and Distributed Pair Programming has become a hot topic. READ MORE

  6. 15. The path to the New Normal: Experiences and practices that have proven useful for project managers in virtual teams. : A qualitative study among German news media organisations.

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Handelshögskolan (from 2013)

    Author : Jasmin Seitz; [2022]
    Keywords : project management; covid-19; news media; agile; new normal; communication; projektledning; covid-19; nyhetsmedier; agilitet; new normal; kommunikation;

    Abstract : About 1.5 years after the first Covid-19 lockdown, it is clear there will not be an "as before” anymore. New standards have been established among project managers in the German news media industry and hybrid and virtual working has become the New Normal. READ MORE