Approaches to Managing Large Development Teams in High-load Projects
Keywords:
agile methodologies, Agile scaling, large teams, high load, organizational challenges, digital tools, project managementAbstract
This article explores approaches to managing large teams under high-load conditions using Agile methodologies. Based on a systematic analysis of publicly available literature, the historical background and evolution of agile methodologies were examined, and key challenges related to organizational, communication, and technical aspects of scaling Agile in large distributed structures were identified. Special attention is given to practical strategies such as forming a unified high-level backlog, fostering a culture of collaboration, supporting training and certification, reducing iteration length, utilizing modern digital tools, and prioritizing testing. The findings demonstrate that the comprehensive application of these strategies contributes to reducing development time, improving product quality, and optimizing resource management under high-load conditions. The insights presented in this article will be valuable to technical directors, engineering department managers, program and product team leaders, as well as other researchers in organizational design and DevOps practices interested in developing and implementing effective approaches to managing large distributed teams within high-load and scalable digital ecosystems.
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