Agile methods rely on face-to-face communication but are being used in distributed projects.
We have conducted grounded theory research with Agile practitioners to collate the …

In this paper we use a cut down systematic literature review to investigate the role of trust in
agile methods. Our main motivation is to investigate the impact of the enhanced role of …

Agile software development involves self-managing teams that are empowered and
responsible for meeting project goals in whatever way they deem suitable. Managers must …

Background: Trust fuels team performance and contributes to build an effective and
cohesive team. The self-organizing and collaborative nature of Agile teams increases the …

Distributed software development (DSD) is becoming everyday practice in the software
market. Difficult challenges and difficulty reaching the expected benefits are well …

Background: Organizations are adopting agile practices in distributed software development
in order to develop quality software in less time. Using agile software development in …

The Agile Manifesto places great emphasis on the team, encouraging autonomy and giving
individuals the environment and support they need to get the job done. 1 Leadership is …

Trust among team members is imperative for blending agility with distributed software
development. Little is known about how team members who are dispersed across different …

Agile methods prefer team members to be collocated to promote effective communication
between team members. Effective communication is crucial for distributed Agile software …

Agile software development is being adopted in distributed environment to reduce cost and
to increase scalability of software projects. With agile development teams working in …