AGILITY IN ADVERSITY: NAVIGATING THE SHIFT TO REMOTE WORK WITH AGILE METHODOLOGIES DURING COVID-19
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https://doi.org/10.29121/granthaalayah.v12.i1.2024.5450Keywords:
Agile Methodologies, COVID-19 Pandemic, Remote Work, Adaptation to New Work Dynamics, Future Models of WorkAbstract [English]
This article examines the critical role of Agile methodologies in navigating the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, which forced a sudden shift to remote work. It discusses how the inherent flexibility of Agile principles has allowed teams to maintain productivity and adapt to new work dynamics. The article will explore the Agile adaptation for remote settings, the challenges overcome, and the potential for future work models.
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