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1. Management Challenges to Implementing Agile Processes in Traditional Development Organizations.

Author

Boehm, Barry and Turner, Richard

Subjects
*SOFTWARE engineering, *MANAGEMENT, *UNIVERSITIES & colleges, *TECHNOLOGY, *ASSOCIATIONS, institutions, etc., *PROJECT management
Abstract

This article presents information related to management challenges to implementing agile processes in traditional development organizations. In March 2004, the University of Southern California Center for Software Engineering Affiliates Annual Research Review held the fourth in a series of annual workshops to identify as many of these barriers as possible and to discuss whether or not they represented real conflicts with traditional engineering. Larger organizations must pay specific alienation to identifying how to synchronize teams. Some organizations have experienced success with medium-sized teams-of-teams, but multiple 15-minute daily meetings can become untenable. Finding enough competent team leaders who possess the necessary mix of technical, people, and agility skills can also prove difficult. Working with different life cycles is also difficult. Agile processes focus on immediately delivering functionality, while traditional methods focus on optimizing development over a longer period. The traditional longer life cycle require adjustments to the agile processes. For example, the documentation traditional methods require for training and support isn't a be natural output of agile methods. INSETS: Categories of Barriers to Agile Processes.;The Nonproblems..

Published
2005
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2. People Factors in Software Management: Lessons From Comparing Agile and Plan-Driven Methods.

Author

Turner, Richard and Boehm, Barry

Subjects
*COMPUTER software development, *MANAGEMENT, *COMPUTER systems, *COMPUTER programming management, *COMPUTER software
Abstract

While methodologies, management techniques, and technical approaches are valuable, a study of agile and plan-driven approaches has confirmed that the most critical success factors are much more likely to be in the realm of people factors. This paper discusses five areas where people issues can have a significant impact: staffing, culture, values, communications, and expectations management. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2003

3. Seven Pitfalls to Avoid in the Hunt for Best Practices.

Author

Turner, Richard

Subjects
*BEST practices, *MANAGEMENT, *PROJECT management
Abstract

Considers frequently encountered hazards in the search for best practices. Insufficient supplies; Determining actual benefits of a program; Identification of source of best practice; Appropriateness to type of environment.

Published
2003
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4. Suddenly Sassa at NBC.

Author

Turner, Richard

Subjects
*EXECUTIVES, *TELEVISION broadcasting, *EMPLOYEE promotions, *MANAGEMENT
Abstract

Focuses on Scott Sassa's October 1998 promotion to the position of president of NBC Entertainment. NBC's struggles with United States television ratings; Sassa's experience in the business and social skill; His intention's for NBC programming and his approach to operating the television network. INSET: The Peacock Flock: Sassa's New Brood, by Rick Marin.

Published
1998

5. Why We Need Empirical Information on Best Practices.

Author

Turner, Richard

Subjects
*COMPUTER software management, *MANAGEMENT, *COMPUTER software development, *INFORMATION resources management
Abstract

Best practices are widely recommended as a way to improve organizational performance, especially in software-related endeavors. This article takes a skeptical view of the current way best practices are identified and prescribed. It identifies relevant information that is often missing from best practice discussions and recommends an alternative approach to gathering, evaluating, and applying that information. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2004

6. All in the family business.

Author

Turner, Richard and Brown, Corie

Subjects
*DIVORCE, *MANAGEMENT
Abstract

Discusses the filing for divorce by Anna Murdoch against her husband Rupert Murdoch. The effect of the divorce on Rupert's company News Corp.; How the divorce will have the largest settlement of all time; The Murdoch's and their children's management of News Corp. operations; Comments from James Murdoch; Speculation of why Anna filed for divorce.

Published
1998

7. Will Sheinberg ever get to solo at top of MCA?

Author

Turner, Richard and Landro, Laura

Subjects
*MANAGEMENT
Abstract

Reports on the threat by Sidney J. Sheinberg, president, and Lew Wasserman, chairman, to resign from their posts at MCA Incorporated. Reason for the threat; Differences between MCA and Matsushita Electric Industrial Company; Possibility of sale of MCA by Matsushita.

Published
1994

8. MCA and parent Matsushita prepare for meeting in Japan in wake of visit.

Author

Turner, Richard

Subjects
*MANAGEMENT
Abstract

Reports on preparation of MCA Inc. and its Japanese parent, Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. for meetings in wake of visit by Herbert Allen Jr., investment banker. Information on the meetings; Information on MCA's assets; Consideration of various alternatives by Matsushita for resolving the dispute between the companies.

Published
1994

9. MCA's talks with parent inconclusive; Matsushita seems open to selling unit.

Author

Turner, Richard

Subjects
*SUBSIDIARY corporations, *MANAGEMENT
Abstract

Reports failure of talks of MCA Incorporated executives with parent Matsushita Electric Industrial Company for more autonomy. Indication by Matsushita of selling MCA unit; Possibility of filmmaker Steven Spielberg's new studio forming alliance with MCA; Meeting of MCA Chairman Lew Wasserman and President Sidney Sheinberg with three Japanese Matsushita executives on matter; Requirement of Wasserman and Sheinberg buying stake in MCA.

Published
1994

10. MCA Inc.'s strategy to confront parent seen as big gamble.

Author

Turner, Richard and Landro, Laura

Subjects
*MANAGEMENT buyouts, *MANAGEMENT
Abstract

Reports on plan of MCA Inc.'s top executives to confront parent company Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. officials to demand right to buy back control of MCA. Support to MCA's bid by Hollywood moghuls; Views of experts on MCA's strategy; Views of Matsushita on issue; Threat by MCA chairman Lew Wasserman of leaving along with Steven Spielberg and David Geffen; Information on their contracts; MCA's plans to acquire General Electric Co.'s NBC; Details on plans.

Published
1994

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