Title: Patterns for Successful Distributed Development
This talk will also be presented at the Agile Eastern Europe 2009 conference on September 19th.
Submitter: Mads Troels Hansen
Type: Practitioner Talk
Duration: 60 minutes
Abstract:
Scaling the development organization with distributed teams can be very challenging. In this talk you will learn how to deliver higher business value with lower cost for distributed teams. Experience from failure and success in different offshore projects since 2005, are gathered in a collection of 8 patterns and specific techniques.
You will learn how to use the following 8 patterns for distributed development
- Structure
- Rhythm
- Communication Protocols
- Technical Infrastructure
- Shared Product Vision
- Domain Knowledge
- Development Practices
- Cross Cultural Understanding
Learning outcomes:
- 8 patterns for successful distributed development
- Specific techniques to use right away for distributed teams
- Distributed challenges and how to get them solved
- How the patterns are working together
- Many examples from different projects
Agenda:
05 min: Introduction
05 min: The challenges in distributed development
40 min: The 8 patterns for successful distributed development with techniques on how to use them
05 min: The effective global production system with Agile principles
05 min: Q&A
Process/Mechanics:
This talk will use a lot of visual elements, pictures and stories from the distributed trenches.
