EXPLORING THE CHALLENGES OF AGILE PROJECT MANAGEMENT IN SOFTWARE AND NON-SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT CONTEXT
EXPLORING THE CHALLENGES OF AGILE PROJECT MANAGEMENT IN SOFTWARE AND NON-SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT CONTEXT

Author(s): Laura-Diana Radu, Daniela-Oana Popescu
Subject(s): ICT Information and Communications Technologies, Socio-Economic Research
Published by: Editura Universităţii »Alexandru Ioan Cuza« din Iaşi
Keywords: agile project management; challenge; software development; non-software context;
Summary/Abstract: Agile project management (APM) has become increasingly popular among organizations due to the benefits it offers through the application of agile practices, principles, and values. These approaches are no longer limited to software project development. They are being applied in various fields such as education, human resources, research, healthcare, public relations, and production. By using an empirical approach, APM provides a significant level of adaptability that makes it suitable for a wide range of projects. Although agile values and practices are beneficial, their successful implementation depends on adapting them to the specific needs of the company, team, and project. In many cases, a hybrid project management framework that combines different approaches is preferred to create adaptive methods that cater to the specific needs of the project and project team. Nevertheless, the complexity and scale of projects can create more challenges to implementing agile practices. When selecting an agile framework, whether hybrid or not, it is essential to conduct a rigorous analysis that identifies the necessary adaptations and estimates the potential impact of those changes. This analysis is critical to ensure successful implementation and effective project management, aiming to complete projects within the established timeline and cost constraints while ensuring successful implementation and usage. The benefits of agile methodologies have been significant, particularly in software project development and other fields that require flexibility and adaptation. This study aims to enhance understanding of the challenges involved in APM, both in software development and non-software contexts.

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