Agile Transformation in Project Organization: Knowledge Management Aspects and Challenges
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2017-09
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Academic Conferences and Publishing International Limited
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The objective of the paper is to present knowledge management aspects of an Agile transformation as an organizational change resultant from introduction of a new Agile project management methodology in the context of the organizational learning theory. The research study was concentrated on Information Technology (IT) & Information and Communication Technology (ICT) projects which are considerably utilizing volatile knowledge resources. The paper responds to a research questions about potential knowledge management aspects, issues and challenges within Agile transformation process in terms of its pre-conditions and facilitators. Presented empirical research is based on a literature review and a quantitative analysis of multiple case studies of companies implementing new Agile project management methodology. The empirical research results were gathered with applying triangulation method of multiple case studies originated from document analysis, interviews and observation in order to reach higher reliability of research results. The detailed examination is focused on knowledge management aspects, issues and challenges within the Agile transformation process in large-sized project organizations. As shown by results of the research, the change in project management methodology significantly impacted the project organization as a whole. It was a source of comprehensive organizational changes in processes, technology, methodology, strategy, structure and organizational culture and it allowed for enhancing the competitive advantage of the organization. The key pre-condition and facilitator of an Agile transformation process is the knowledge management aspect. Project organizations and their senior executives have to address many knowledge management pre-requisites and challenges with a view to ensuring a successful transition process deployment. The research results revealed fundamental pre-conditions and demands in terms of: continuous training and workshops, coaching, mentoring, involvement of Agile coaches and champions, establishment of community of practice, rational support from executive team and learning organizational culture. However, the major Agile transition challenge to enterprises is to initiate a continuous learning process as a part of the learning organizational culture.
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Proceedings of the 18th European Conference on Knowledge Management
ECKM 2017. Hosted By International University of Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain
7-8 September 2017. Edited by:
Dr Frederic Marimon
Dr Marta Mas-Machuca
Dr Jasmina Berbegal-Mirabent
Dr Ramon Bastida
Volume Two.
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Paterek, P., 2017. Agile transformation in project organization – Knowledge Management Aspects and Challenges. In: 18th European Conference on Knowledge Management (ECKM 2017), September 7–8, 2017, Spain, Barcelona, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya: Academic Conferences and Publishing International Limited, pp. 1170-1179.