GRAD 695 Presentation: Analysis of Agile and Lean in the IT Industry

This presentation explores the application of Agile and Lean methodologies within the IT industry. The research identifies the benefits, drivers, and scope of these methodologies, focusing on improved project delivery, enhanced team morale, and effective communication. The study, based on a survey, reveals that the majority of respondents are familiar with Agile, and that the integration of Agile and Lean can reduce project costs and time. The presentation also highlights the importance of collaboration and communication in project success, while acknowledging challenges like poor planning and documentation. The findings indicate that Agile and Lean methodologies, when implemented effectively, can significantly improve project outcomes, including high-quality deliverables within budget and schedule constraints. The presentation concludes by emphasizing the need for awareness and the importance of high-quality project delivery.

Research Presentation
Collaboration of agile and lean methodology in the IT
industry

• IT industry is agile and Lean project
Management.
• The paper is aimed at detailing the role of
Agile and Lean In IT Industry.
• To evaluate lean and agile
methodologies in IT industry setting.
1 2Problem
Statement
Purpose

3
Identify the
research topic Research
requirements
Analyze the
problem statement
Literature reviewPerform a primary
research
Perform the survey
Analyse the data Proposed solution
approach
Findings of the
research study
Study
Framework

Benefits, Drivers and Scope
• The review identified different reasons for the adoption.
• They offer accelerated project delivery within time and budget.
• High quality of deliverables.
• Increase team morale and discipline.
• The use of collaboration will mitigate the project failure chances.

Solution Recommended
• A collaborative method that
includes agile and lean project
management methodology is
recommended.

Findings
• 26-39 age group contributed 44%.
• Male-Female ratio of 3:2.
• 48% respondents were IT engineers.
• 92% respondents were familiar with the subjects
• Agile methodology was considered beneficial compare to others.
• Collaboration of agile and lean increases cost and reduces time.
• Collaboration offers effective communication.
• Collaboration enables better relationship between business and
IT
• It brings quality and cost effectiveness.
• The collaboration deems need of business users.
• Poor Planning and documentation are constraints for the
implementation of collaboration.

Summary
• Agile methodology was considered beneficial compare to others.
• Collaboration of agile and lean increases cost and reduces time.
• Collaboration offers effective communication.
• Collaboration enables better relationship between business and IT
• It brings quality and cost effectiveness.
• The collaboration deems need of business users.
• Poor Planning and documentation are constraints for the implementation of
collaboration.

Conclusion
• The awareness of agile and Lean is the barrier for adoption.
• The collaboration ensures delivery of high quality
deliverables within budget and time.
• It ensures effective communication.

Research Presentation
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