SlideShare a Scribd company logo
1 of 40
Distributed Agile
Lessons Learned Working
  with Offshore Teams
About Stephane

• Consultant for banks, insurances, European
  institutions & SMEs
• Java Architect (16+) & Agile Practionner (7+)
• Co-founder of Arexo Consulting

                       stephane.rondal@arexo.be
                       @stephanerondal
•   Context
•   Problems
•   Solutions
•   Q&A
The Project




 Confidential
Architecture



 Confidential
Geographical Dispersion
Differences: Language & Religion
Differences: Time
Management’s Fear
Problems
Bad Comprehension of Requirements
Slipping Planning
Teams Blaming Each Other
Overall Low Quality
Dissatisfaction of Management
Build Respect In
Send Ambassadors Out
Alignment
Align Iteration Boundaries
Iteration Plan is a Contract




          Agreed upon by developers
Align Estimation Techniques
Multi-disciplined Teams
No Server Team/GUI Team
Smart Slicing of Work
Being eXtreme
How to Improve Communication
Communicating Requirements
                   & Vision
Scrum of Scrums
But sometimes you just need to adapt
RUP Use Cases
UC-SC-xx – Login
Description                 Basic Flow
The user shall              • The user requests to open
authenticate himself in       a console (supervision,
order to be able to use the   configuration,
system.                       administration)
                            • The SC requests the user
Actors                        to provide his username
User (initiator)              and his password.
Supervision Console (SC)    • …
Flow of Events
This use case begins
when…
Wireframes
Relentless Push
Relentless Push
Review Code Often
Integrate Often
Invaluable Tools
It’s All About

• Smoothing (cultural) differences
• Reducing inter-team
  dependencies
• Increasing cross-team awareness
  / syntony
Conclusion


   It’s just common sense
but common sense is not that
            common
Lessons learned from scaling Agile to distributed, offshore teams

More Related Content

Viewers also liked

Viewers also liked (6)

Proyectalis - Agile Course V 14.0
Proyectalis - Agile Course V 14.0Proyectalis - Agile Course V 14.0
Proyectalis - Agile Course V 14.0
 
Construct a Lean Content Marketing Machine in 7 Steps
Construct a Lean Content Marketing Machine in 7 StepsConstruct a Lean Content Marketing Machine in 7 Steps
Construct a Lean Content Marketing Machine in 7 Steps
 
Offshore Agile Maintenance
Offshore Agile MaintenanceOffshore Agile Maintenance
Offshore Agile Maintenance
 
India Agile Week 2015
India Agile Week 2015India Agile Week 2015
India Agile Week 2015
 
Management 3.0 in 50 minutes
Management 3.0 in 50 minutesManagement 3.0 in 50 minutes
Management 3.0 in 50 minutes
 
Management 3.0 synthèse en Français - Vue 1, Dynamiser les personnes
Management 3.0 synthèse en Français - Vue 1, Dynamiser les personnesManagement 3.0 synthèse en Français - Vue 1, Dynamiser les personnes
Management 3.0 synthèse en Français - Vue 1, Dynamiser les personnes
 

Similar to Lessons learned from scaling Agile to distributed, offshore teams

The Economies of Scaling Software
The Economies of Scaling SoftwareThe Economies of Scaling Software
The Economies of Scaling Software
Abdelmonaim Remani
 
The economies of scaling software - Abdel Remani
The economies of scaling software - Abdel RemaniThe economies of scaling software - Abdel Remani
The economies of scaling software - Abdel Remani
jaxconf
 
Nimble Framework - Software architecture and design in agile era - PSQT Template
Nimble Framework - Software architecture and design in agile era - PSQT TemplateNimble Framework - Software architecture and design in agile era - PSQT Template
Nimble Framework - Software architecture and design in agile era - PSQT Template
tjain
 
Xen Project Contributor Training - Part 1 introduction v1.0
Xen Project Contributor Training - Part 1 introduction v1.0Xen Project Contributor Training - Part 1 introduction v1.0
Xen Project Contributor Training - Part 1 introduction v1.0
The Linux Foundation
 

Similar to Lessons learned from scaling Agile to distributed, offshore teams (20)

It's XP Stupid (2019)
It's XP Stupid (2019)It's XP Stupid (2019)
It's XP Stupid (2019)
 
Why other ppl_dont_get_it
Why other ppl_dont_get_itWhy other ppl_dont_get_it
Why other ppl_dont_get_it
 
Evolving Architecture and Organization - Lessons from Google and eBay
Evolving Architecture and Organization - Lessons from Google and eBayEvolving Architecture and Organization - Lessons from Google and eBay
Evolving Architecture and Organization - Lessons from Google and eBay
 
Agile Software Development
Agile Software DevelopmentAgile Software Development
Agile Software Development
 
See through software
See through softwareSee through software
See through software
 
Expert systems
Expert systemsExpert systems
Expert systems
 
The Economies of Scaling Software
The Economies of Scaling SoftwareThe Economies of Scaling Software
The Economies of Scaling Software
 
Building SharePoint Enterprise Platforms - Off the beaten path
Building SharePoint Enterprise Platforms - Off the beaten pathBuilding SharePoint Enterprise Platforms - Off the beaten path
Building SharePoint Enterprise Platforms - Off the beaten path
 
03 fse agiledevelopment
03 fse agiledevelopment03 fse agiledevelopment
03 fse agiledevelopment
 
The economies of scaling software - Abdel Remani
The economies of scaling software - Abdel RemaniThe economies of scaling software - Abdel Remani
The economies of scaling software - Abdel Remani
 
Continuous Platformization
Continuous PlatformizationContinuous Platformization
Continuous Platformization
 
Design Systems: Enterprise UX Evolution
Design Systems: Enterprise UX EvolutionDesign Systems: Enterprise UX Evolution
Design Systems: Enterprise UX Evolution
 
Nimble Framework - Software architecture and design in agile era - PSQT Template
Nimble Framework - Software architecture and design in agile era - PSQT TemplateNimble Framework - Software architecture and design in agile era - PSQT Template
Nimble Framework - Software architecture and design in agile era - PSQT Template
 
ELMSLN: Rethinking System Architecture
ELMSLN: Rethinking System ArchitectureELMSLN: Rethinking System Architecture
ELMSLN: Rethinking System Architecture
 
From 1 to 100
From 1 to 100From 1 to 100
From 1 to 100
 
Xen Project Contributor Training - Part 1 introduction v1.0
Xen Project Contributor Training - Part 1 introduction v1.0Xen Project Contributor Training - Part 1 introduction v1.0
Xen Project Contributor Training - Part 1 introduction v1.0
 
Velocity19 Berlin: Swarming, Cynefin… and avoiding the problems of becoming a...
Velocity19 Berlin: Swarming, Cynefin…and avoiding the problems of becoming a...Velocity19 Berlin: Swarming, Cynefin…and avoiding the problems of becoming a...
Velocity19 Berlin: Swarming, Cynefin… and avoiding the problems of becoming a...
 
No! Drupal Europe 2018
No! Drupal Europe 2018No! Drupal Europe 2018
No! Drupal Europe 2018
 
Scaling agile without the scaling framework
Scaling agile without the scaling frameworkScaling agile without the scaling framework
Scaling agile without the scaling framework
 
Rapid prototyping and sketching
Rapid prototyping and sketchingRapid prototyping and sketching
Rapid prototyping and sketching
 

More from srondal

Devoxx - JSON Validation using JSON Schema and Jackson
Devoxx - JSON Validation using JSON Schema and JacksonDevoxx - JSON Validation using JSON Schema and Jackson
Devoxx - JSON Validation using JSON Schema and Jackson
srondal
 
Agile Tour Brussels 2012 - Estimating user stories
Agile Tour Brussels 2012 - Estimating user storiesAgile Tour Brussels 2012 - Estimating user stories
Agile Tour Brussels 2012 - Estimating user stories
srondal
 

More from srondal (6)

Introduction to Minecraft Modding at YaJUG
Introduction to Minecraft Modding at YaJUGIntroduction to Minecraft Modding at YaJUG
Introduction to Minecraft Modding at YaJUG
 
Apprendre a Coder au WAJUG
Apprendre a Coder au WAJUGApprendre a Coder au WAJUG
Apprendre a Coder au WAJUG
 
Introduction to SAFe, the Scaled Agile Framework
Introduction to SAFe, the Scaled Agile FrameworkIntroduction to SAFe, the Scaled Agile Framework
Introduction to SAFe, the Scaled Agile Framework
 
Management is Dead
Management is DeadManagement is Dead
Management is Dead
 
Devoxx - JSON Validation using JSON Schema and Jackson
Devoxx - JSON Validation using JSON Schema and JacksonDevoxx - JSON Validation using JSON Schema and Jackson
Devoxx - JSON Validation using JSON Schema and Jackson
 
Agile Tour Brussels 2012 - Estimating user stories
Agile Tour Brussels 2012 - Estimating user storiesAgile Tour Brussels 2012 - Estimating user stories
Agile Tour Brussels 2012 - Estimating user stories
 

Recently uploaded

Cloud Frontiers: A Deep Dive into Serverless Spatial Data and FME
Cloud Frontiers:  A Deep Dive into Serverless Spatial Data and FMECloud Frontiers:  A Deep Dive into Serverless Spatial Data and FME
Cloud Frontiers: A Deep Dive into Serverless Spatial Data and FME
Safe Software
 
Artificial Intelligence: Facts and Myths
Artificial Intelligence: Facts and MythsArtificial Intelligence: Facts and Myths
Artificial Intelligence: Facts and Myths
Joaquim Jorge
 
+971581248768>> SAFE AND ORIGINAL ABORTION PILLS FOR SALE IN DUBAI AND ABUDHA...
+971581248768>> SAFE AND ORIGINAL ABORTION PILLS FOR SALE IN DUBAI AND ABUDHA...+971581248768>> SAFE AND ORIGINAL ABORTION PILLS FOR SALE IN DUBAI AND ABUDHA...
+971581248768>> SAFE AND ORIGINAL ABORTION PILLS FOR SALE IN DUBAI AND ABUDHA...
?#DUbAI#??##{{(☎️+971_581248768%)**%*]'#abortion pills for sale in dubai@
 

Recently uploaded (20)

TrustArc Webinar - Unlock the Power of AI-Driven Data Discovery
TrustArc Webinar - Unlock the Power of AI-Driven Data DiscoveryTrustArc Webinar - Unlock the Power of AI-Driven Data Discovery
TrustArc Webinar - Unlock the Power of AI-Driven Data Discovery
 
Axa Assurance Maroc - Insurer Innovation Award 2024
Axa Assurance Maroc - Insurer Innovation Award 2024Axa Assurance Maroc - Insurer Innovation Award 2024
Axa Assurance Maroc - Insurer Innovation Award 2024
 
From Event to Action: Accelerate Your Decision Making with Real-Time Automation
From Event to Action: Accelerate Your Decision Making with Real-Time AutomationFrom Event to Action: Accelerate Your Decision Making with Real-Time Automation
From Event to Action: Accelerate Your Decision Making with Real-Time Automation
 
Real Time Object Detection Using Open CV
Real Time Object Detection Using Open CVReal Time Object Detection Using Open CV
Real Time Object Detection Using Open CV
 
TrustArc Webinar - Stay Ahead of US State Data Privacy Law Developments
TrustArc Webinar - Stay Ahead of US State Data Privacy Law DevelopmentsTrustArc Webinar - Stay Ahead of US State Data Privacy Law Developments
TrustArc Webinar - Stay Ahead of US State Data Privacy Law Developments
 
Connector Corner: Accelerate revenue generation using UiPath API-centric busi...
Connector Corner: Accelerate revenue generation using UiPath API-centric busi...Connector Corner: Accelerate revenue generation using UiPath API-centric busi...
Connector Corner: Accelerate revenue generation using UiPath API-centric busi...
 
AWS Community Day CPH - Three problems of Terraform
AWS Community Day CPH - Three problems of TerraformAWS Community Day CPH - Three problems of Terraform
AWS Community Day CPH - Three problems of Terraform
 
Apidays New York 2024 - The value of a flexible API Management solution for O...
Apidays New York 2024 - The value of a flexible API Management solution for O...Apidays New York 2024 - The value of a flexible API Management solution for O...
Apidays New York 2024 - The value of a flexible API Management solution for O...
 
Powerful Google developer tools for immediate impact! (2023-24 C)
Powerful Google developer tools for immediate impact! (2023-24 C)Powerful Google developer tools for immediate impact! (2023-24 C)
Powerful Google developer tools for immediate impact! (2023-24 C)
 
Deploy with confidence: VMware Cloud Foundation 5.1 on next gen Dell PowerEdg...
Deploy with confidence: VMware Cloud Foundation 5.1 on next gen Dell PowerEdg...Deploy with confidence: VMware Cloud Foundation 5.1 on next gen Dell PowerEdg...
Deploy with confidence: VMware Cloud Foundation 5.1 on next gen Dell PowerEdg...
 
Artificial Intelligence Chap.5 : Uncertainty
Artificial Intelligence Chap.5 : UncertaintyArtificial Intelligence Chap.5 : Uncertainty
Artificial Intelligence Chap.5 : Uncertainty
 
Cloud Frontiers: A Deep Dive into Serverless Spatial Data and FME
Cloud Frontiers:  A Deep Dive into Serverless Spatial Data and FMECloud Frontiers:  A Deep Dive into Serverless Spatial Data and FME
Cloud Frontiers: A Deep Dive into Serverless Spatial Data and FME
 
2024: Domino Containers - The Next Step. News from the Domino Container commu...
2024: Domino Containers - The Next Step. News from the Domino Container commu...2024: Domino Containers - The Next Step. News from the Domino Container commu...
2024: Domino Containers - The Next Step. News from the Domino Container commu...
 
Artificial Intelligence: Facts and Myths
Artificial Intelligence: Facts and MythsArtificial Intelligence: Facts and Myths
Artificial Intelligence: Facts and Myths
 
Automating Google Workspace (GWS) & more with Apps Script
Automating Google Workspace (GWS) & more with Apps ScriptAutomating Google Workspace (GWS) & more with Apps Script
Automating Google Workspace (GWS) & more with Apps Script
 
Understanding Discord NSFW Servers A Guide for Responsible Users.pdf
Understanding Discord NSFW Servers A Guide for Responsible Users.pdfUnderstanding Discord NSFW Servers A Guide for Responsible Users.pdf
Understanding Discord NSFW Servers A Guide for Responsible Users.pdf
 
Apidays New York 2024 - The Good, the Bad and the Governed by David O'Neill, ...
Apidays New York 2024 - The Good, the Bad and the Governed by David O'Neill, ...Apidays New York 2024 - The Good, the Bad and the Governed by David O'Neill, ...
Apidays New York 2024 - The Good, the Bad and the Governed by David O'Neill, ...
 
Mastering MySQL Database Architecture: Deep Dive into MySQL Shell and MySQL R...
Mastering MySQL Database Architecture: Deep Dive into MySQL Shell and MySQL R...Mastering MySQL Database Architecture: Deep Dive into MySQL Shell and MySQL R...
Mastering MySQL Database Architecture: Deep Dive into MySQL Shell and MySQL R...
 
+971581248768>> SAFE AND ORIGINAL ABORTION PILLS FOR SALE IN DUBAI AND ABUDHA...
+971581248768>> SAFE AND ORIGINAL ABORTION PILLS FOR SALE IN DUBAI AND ABUDHA...+971581248768>> SAFE AND ORIGINAL ABORTION PILLS FOR SALE IN DUBAI AND ABUDHA...
+971581248768>> SAFE AND ORIGINAL ABORTION PILLS FOR SALE IN DUBAI AND ABUDHA...
 
Boost PC performance: How more available memory can improve productivity
Boost PC performance: How more available memory can improve productivityBoost PC performance: How more available memory can improve productivity
Boost PC performance: How more available memory can improve productivity
 

Lessons learned from scaling Agile to distributed, offshore teams