Effective Initiation of Agile IT Development

This concept report, designated as Concept Report No. 78, focuses on the effective initiation of agile IT development. The research aims to provide evidence-based advice for enhancing the front-end phase of agile IT development, which is crucial for ensuring good governance during the execution phase, particularly in the public sector. The report addresses specific research questions regarding the activities involved in the front-end phase, the relationship between these activities and the progression of IT development, and recommendations for conducting the front-end phase effectively. It outlines various activities such as needs analysis, requirements analysis, and budgeting, which are essential before the actual software development begins. The report also discusses findings from literature reviews and surveys that highlight the challenges faced in the public sector, including the length of the front-end phase and the perceived inadequacies of budgeting processes for agile methodologies. Overall, the report emphasizes the importance of a well-structured front-end phase to improve the outcomes of agile IT projects.