Fully Distributed Scrum

Combining Agile software methodologies with offshoring / outsourcing is an effective solution for software development

This case study written by Jeff Sutherland concluded that a fully distributed Scrum has more value than localized Scrum:

• Cost reduction
• Availability of talent
• Scaling up/down with knowledge retention and without local layoffs
• Shared ownership from the start
• Decide architecture together
• Get to know the client and domain
• Norming session for the team
• Form personal relationships

The results of the project described in the case study, are easier to reproduce using nearshore resources. The difference is team interaction.

The quality and amount of team interaction increases when you use nearshore resources within similar time zones and with people who can travel easily to have face-to-face interaction.