Scaling agile on large enterprise level – systematic bundling and application of state of the art approaches for lasting agile transitions

International audienceOrganizations are looking for ways of establishing agile and lean process for delivery. Many approaches exist in the form of frameworks, methods and tools to setup an individual composition for a best fit. The challenge is that large organizations are heterogeneous and diverse, and hence there is no "one size fits all" approach. To facilitate a systematic implementation of agile and lean, this article proposes a transition kit based on abstraction. This kit scouts and bundles state of the art methods and tools from the agile and lean community to align them with governance and compliance aspects of the specific enterprise. Coaching of the application of the transition kit ensures an adequate instantiation. The instantiation handles business domain specific aspects and standards. A coaching governance ensures continuous improvement. An example of the systematic application of the transition approach as well as its scaling is demonstrated through its application in the Volkswagen Group IT

NEW BORN PROJECT MANAGEMENT PHILOSOPHIES (LEAN & AGILE) IN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY Case: Construction company x plumbing renovation projects

Project Management in the construction industry has reach the turning point. Traditional project management methodologies have proved to be ineffective. Construction companies have started to seek various project management methodologies to be able to create more customer value. Research is distributed to the several stages. First is theoretical literature review. In a second part the secondary research results has been researched to be able to find relative success factors. The third part constructs from a case study from a Finnish plumbing renovation projects. The main case is the plumbing renovation project made of Company X who were able to reduce project duration significantly. The object for the research was to find project management a success factors on construction industry and in Finnish plumbing renovation projects. Secondary empirical study opened key factors in construction business and case study how the projects is managed at the moment, and how the project management could be developed in the future.fi=Opinnäytetyö kokotekstinä PDF-muodossa.|en=Thesis fulltext in PDF format.|sv=Lärdomsprov tillgängligt som fulltext i PDF-format

A Systematic Mapping Study on Scrum and Kanban in Software Development

Background: Agile methodologies, such as Scrum and Kanban, have gained significant popularity in software development organizations. However, there is a need to compare and contrast these methodologies to determine their effectiveness and suitability in specific conditions. Objective: The objective of this systematic mapping study is to compare Scrum and Kanban in software development organizations and identify their methodological differences, benefits, drawbacks, and current/future trends. Method: A comprehensive literature review was conducted, analyzing 47 primary studies. Data synthesis and analysis were performed to extract relevant information on the characteristics of Scrum and Kanban. Results: The study identified several methodological differences between Scrum and Kanban, highlighting their unique characteristics and implementation considerations. The study presents a detailed breakdown of the reported differences, benefits, drawbacks, and trends associated with these methodologies. Conclusions: Choosing between Scrum and Kanban depends on the specific needs, context, and goals of the organization. Scrum excels in areas such as path clarity, delivery time, and teamwork, while Kanban offers advantages in flexibility, easy transition, and focus on work. The findings emphasize the importance of understanding requirements, team dynamics, project characteristics, and customer expectations when selecting an agile methodology. This systematic mapping study contributes to the understanding of Scrum and Kanban in software development organizations. By considering the findings, organizations can make informed decisions and optimize their agile practices to enhance productivity, efficiency, and quality in software development projects

Szlovénia védelempolitikája

Közép-Európa és a Nyugat-Balkán határán egy kisterületű és csekély népességű ország – Szlovénia – fekszik. Erőkivetítési képességei arányosak a területével és népességével, de ennek ellenére, az ország fontos szerepet játszik a regionális biztonsági környezetben. A tanulmány Szlovénia biztonság- és védelempolitikáját mutatja be