1. Applying Agile Lean to Global Software Development
Masters Thesis Presentation
[Harrisburg University]
Piyansh Gupta

2. Outline Abstract Preface Introduction Problem Statement
Literature Review
Method
Results
Discussion
Conclusion
References

3. Abstract
Motivation
Ways to improve results and overcome challenges in GSD
Gaining popularity of agile and lean in GSD
Persistence of issues in GSD
Recent trend of combining AGILE and LEAN
Aim: To study current practices of agile lean and its utilization in GSD.

4. Introduction Popularity of Lean thinking
Increase advantages and significance of distributed software development in IT industry
Challenges accompanying distributed software development need to be addressed
Adopting agile software development and lean principles in large distributed software development organizations

5. Objectives Combining Agile practices and lean development paradigm
Focus on sustainable successful implementation of Agile Lean
Strategies used

6. Problem Statement
Lack of research on how to successfully apply agile lean in GSD
Research gap - combining agile lean in distributed contexts to overcome prevailing challenges

7. Research Questions
RQ1: What combinations of agile lean can be useful to global software development?
RQ2: Will agile lean successful be in global software development?
RQ3: How to scale agile lean development practices in a large distributed software development organization?
RQ4: Are there any challenges faced during implementation of agile lean in global software development?
RQ5: What strategies can be adopted to sustain and manage agile lean development practices in a global software development to avail its benefits?

8. Review Of Literature Global Software Development
teams of knowledge workers located in various parts of the globe developing commercially viable software
Benefits make it attractive.
Challenges and drawbacks may overrun advantages.

9. Review Of Literature Agile Twelve principles No universal definition
Loose framework
Lean part of Agile??

10. Review Of Literature Lean Core Principles
Poppendieck principles of Software development
Leads to process and quality improvements
No specific practices outlined

11. Perception of the Difference between Agile and Lean
Review Of Literature
Perception of the Difference between Agile and Lean
Combination Type
No perceived difference between agile and lean
The combination of both is non-purposeful
Agile and lean are at the different levels. Lean is thinking tool, agile is prescriptive practice
Use lean principles to guide the development and adaptation of agile practices
Use lean principles to facilitate agile adoption
Agile and lean are at the similar levels, but have different scopes and focus
Top-down implementation of lean to create environment where bottom-up agile can thrive
Use lean to help agile scale up
Both can be combined at the principle level to develop and adapt practices
Use lean techniques to improve agile software development processes
Use agile practices to support lean software development processes
Combining Agile and Lean
Considered same in the past
Many researchers recognize difference and motivate combination
Judicious selection of the type of combination

12. Review Of Literature Agile and Lean in Global Software Development
Disconnect between Agile Lean and GSD solved through tools and technology
Complementing practices of Agile lean

13. Methodology Planning Execution Reporting Formulate research questions
Identify all relevant search terms and search engines
Determine strategy to conduct search
Execution
Conduct search
Select data sources such as published literature
Perform assessment of sources
Extract Data
Analyze and Synthesize Data
Reporting
Document report of findings and conclusions

14. Results Implementation of Agile Lean in Global Software Development
Distributed XP, Scrum, Lean
Biggest implementation issue: Communication, Documentation
Lean utilized to scale agile
Communities of Practice to support transformation

15. Results Applying Agile Lean Principles in Global Software Development
Overlap between principles: Shared aspects
Principles address issues in GSD
Improve functioning and management of distributed software development

16. Results Challenges in Application
Caused due to loopholes in the distributed structure
Balancing communication between too little to too much
Hierarchal structure
Management and governance

17. Results Strategies for Afoption/Application
Common combinations of agile lean in GSD
Using lean and agile alongside is prevalent
Good understanding of any one can provide strength for combination
Communities of Practice & Workshops

18. Discussion Agile Lean complements each other
Separate tools provide unique advantage in GSD
Specific organization context requires its unique solution
Careful implementation
Synchronous communication, training and coaching

19. Conclusion Agile Lean combination is helpful in solving GSD issues
Several challenges are caused
Right selection and integration is critical
Utilize company strategy, goals and vision
Implement practices to sustain the changes

20. Thank you
Questions?