How We Run As Client’s Extended Distributed Teams Using Agile Techniques

If you are using or wish to use Agile Techniques, you are probably aware of its multifaceted benefits. But have you considered some of its drawbacks? Even though 85% of projects globally have used the agile methodology in the past few years, they have all experienced the challenges of communicating their agile processes to the clients.

As per the reports, 56% of businesses across the world outsource their app development rather than having employees of their own countries, due to lower cost of development. By outsourcing, companies are able to focus more on their core business thereby providing more quality service.

In this article, we will look into what are some of the problems associated with distributed agile development and how one can work around those roadblocks successfully by employing the best agile techniques. Before we dive into that, let us first know what is meant by a distributed agile system.

What is a Distributed Agile System?

A distributed agile delivery model focuses on multi-shore project delivery. It enables the distributed and dispersed teams to garner successful business value.

• Distributed agile development is an outsourcing partnership where two more teams work together on a project. The teams are geographically separate and communication is the key factor in their success.
• The primary backbone of distributed agile systems is digital technology using which the dispersed teams can have seamless interaction and complete the project on time.
• The teams collaborate within the defined set of tools, rituals, and roles as prescribed by agile techniques.
• The benefit of a distributed agile team is a broader pool of talent available for the project which increases the overall skill set of the team.
• With distributed agile projects teams work in different time zones thus work is carried on 24-hours a day.

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