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P
ART
IV
CMMI Helping
Address Agile
Misapplications
Not all those organizations who call themselves “Agile” implement Agile
approaches appropriately. In Chapters 6 and 7, we examine two organizations
that run into trouble by misapplying Agile approaches. We learn through
these stories about common areas where Agile practices are susceptible to
breakdown.
These case studies demonstrate how the CMMI can help organizations that
are running into difficulties by providing reminders of practices that are key
to success, but often get lost when organizations are growing rapidly and
projects are struggling under schedule and technical pressures.
In Chapter 8, we take a closer look at the challenges faced on the people side
when moving toward increased agility.
The stories in this part of the topic should be of particular interest to Agile
experts who want to learn more about where Agile approaches often start to
break down due to common real-world constraints especially in high-tech
industries. They also provide good examples of where the CMMI can help
Agile organizations with challenges commonly faced due to rapid growth.
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