APPLICATION OF LEAN MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES TO ENHANCE THE PRODUCTIVITY OF SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT TEAMS
Abstract
The current stage of digital economy development is characterized by the rapid growth of the role of information technologies in ensuring the efficiency of state institutions, enterprises, and organizations. In this context, increasing the productivity of software development teams becomes particularly important, as they are responsible for creating digital products that form the foundation of modern information infrastructure. At the same time, the software development process is characterized by high complexity, the need to coordinate the work of a large number of specialists, and rapidly changing technological requirements. Therefore, a key challenge for modern management is to identify effective approaches to organizing the activities of software development teams that enhance their productivity, reduce IT project implementation time, and ensure high-quality software products. One of the most promising approaches in this regard is the Lean management concept, which involves the systematic elimination of waste, optimization of work processes, and the establishment of a culture of continuous improvement. This article investigates the possibilities of applying Lean management principles in managing the activities of software development teams. The main provisions of the Lean approach are analyzed, with particular attention paid to eliminating waste in software development processes, increasing product value for the client, optimizing workflows, and implementing continuous process improvement principles. It is determined that the integration of Lean management with agile project management methodologies, such as Agile and Scrum, contributes to improving team efficiency, reducing software development time, and enhancing the quality of IT companies’ outputs. The article also examines Lean management tools that can be used in managing IT teams, including value stream mapping, Kanban task management systems, Kaizen principles, and team productivity measurement systems. The research results indicate that applying Lean management principles enables increasing the efficiency of software development teams, optimizing organizational resource use, and ensuring the competitiveness of IT companies in the modern digital environment.
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