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.