Title: An improved model of Agile Kanban method: verification process through experts' review

Authors: Hamzah Alaidaros; Mazni Omar; Rohaida Romli

Addresses: Human-Centred Computing Research Lab, School of Computing, Universiti Utara Malaysia, 06010 UUM Sintok, Kedah, Malaysia ' Human-Centred Computing Research Lab, School of Computing, Universiti Utara Malaysia, 06010 UUM Sintok, Kedah, Malaysia ' Human-Centred Computing Research Lab, School of Computing, Universiti Utara Malaysia, 06010 UUM Sintok, Kedah, Malaysia

Abstract: This paper presents the verification results of the proposed model for improving the software project-monitoring task of the Agile Kanban method (i-KAM). However, i-KAM is still in its initial phases and requires verification regarding the proposed components and associated criteria. Expert review method was used to collect valid and reliable data from experienced persons who have skills and experiences in Agile software development. There were 11 experts participated and their opinions were obtained and quantified by using descriptive analysis. Results confirm that i-KAM is a well-accepted model as it can improve the progress monitoring task in terms of extending its tracking mechanism, controlling the WIP limits, and providing useful insights on the project status. Thereafter, i-KAM was revised according to the experts' suggestions to enhance its feasibility and readability of elements. The implementation of i-KAM would help software house in delivering software projects within prescribe cost and time.

Keywords: software project; software project management; software project monitoring; project monitoring task; Agile method; Kanban method; tracking mechanism; work-in-progress; verification process; expert review.

DOI: 10.1504/IJASM.2020.112337

International Journal of Agile Systems and Management, 2020 Vol.13 No.4, pp.390 - 416

Accepted: 07 May 2020
Published online: 12 Jan 2021 *

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