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This session is an experience report from CampusSoft in the UK. The focus is on their experiences using Agile in a multi-site software development environment, in the UK, Romania and India. We will look at the motivations behind outsourcing their work to India and why the relationship with their partners in India led them to try using an Agile approach. We will then look at some of the approaches which were important for them to be Agile and the challenges that they faced, such as communication, working practices and culture.

I will summarize the key learning’s from this project and contrast it with some other agile engagements we at Conchango have been involved with, when using distributed Agile teams. A collection of some of the key challenges will be presented along with guidance on the basic concepts you absolutely have to get right to ensure success, this will include:

• Challenges facing distributed teams
• Key patterns for delivering with distributed teams
• How to facilitate successful iteration planning, reviews and retrospectives
• How to create an environment where distributed teams can collaborate effectively
• Tools and development environments