RISK MANAGEMENT IN AGILE METHODOLOGIES

Abstract

This paper evaluates the inherent characteristics of risk management in agile methods, and performs an analysis on the impacts of this approach in the results of the project. The risk management aims to identify and reduce the uncertainties of the project in order to prevent that future problems occurs and negatively impact the project. There are several peculiarities and differences in risk management in agile when compared to traditional methodologies. Due to the various risks associated with the nature of agile, effective risk management is essential to the success of these projects. To validate these statements an analysis are realized in the literature on these subjects and the correlation of the same. This research presents an approach to such subjects and results in an analysis of the relevance of the contribution of an appropriate risk management to the success of projects using agile methodologies. Full Paper PDF: http://www.contecsi.fea.usp.br/envio/11contecsi-files/papers/577/submission/director/577-2376-1-DR.pdf