Assessment of Agile Project Management Practices: The Case of Excellerent Technology Solutions
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2024-01
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Addis Ababa University
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This case study, titled “Assessment of Agile Project Management Practices: The Case of Excellerent Technology Solutions”, focuses on the implementation and effectiveness of agile project management methodologies within Excellerent Technology Solutions, a technology company operating in Ethiopia. Agile methodologies have gained prominence in the software industry due to their flexibility and adaptability to changing requirements and technological advancements. The study highlights the suitability of Agile approaches for software development due to the inherent characteristics of such projects, including their iterative nature, evolving requirements, and the need for flexibility. Data was collected through a census survey administered to all employees to analyze the overall process involving agile project management on project timelines, quality, and overall satisfaction within the software development teams. From the result, it is found that the framework used is the Scrum framework. Key findings also include the positive influence of Scrum in fostering collaboration, adaptability, and continuous improvement. The study also identifies challenges encountered during Scrum implementation and provides recommendations for optimizing its usage within Excellerent Technology Solutions. The results offer valuable insights for organizations considering Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum, in their software development processes, and lay the groundwork for future comparative studies on the effectiveness of different Agile frameworks in various organizational contexts.
Keywords: Agile project management, Scrum framework, Software development, Excellerent Technology Solutions