Study goals
To analyze the impact of team maturity on performance of agile teams in distributed environments from project managers' perception. Examines relationship between CMMI maturity levels and delivery effectiveness in technology education product development contexts.
Relevance / originality
Addresses critical knowledge gaps regarding agile project management effectiveness in distributed IT environments. Explores maturity-performance correlation using CMMI framework adaptation, contributing valuable insights for technology organizations navigating remote work paradigms and agile transformation challenges.
Methodology / approach
Employs qualitative exploratory-descriptive research through single case study design. Data collection utilized semi-structured interviews with five project managers and CMMI-adapted maturity assessment questionnaire. Content analysis methodology applied to large technology education products organization with Scrum framework implementation.
Main results
Team maturity significantly impacts agile project performance Mature teams demonstrated superior tool mastery, faster deliveries, and higher quality outcomes Less mature teams faced adaptation challenges, responsibility clarity issues, and delivery planning deficiencies Maturity levels ranged from Level 2 (Managed) to Level 4
Theoretical / methodological contributions
Establishes empirical evidence linking team maturity levels with agile project performance in distributed environments. Demonstrates CMMI framework applicability for evaluating agile team capabilities. Confirms that mature teams adapt more readily to changes while delivering consistent value.
Social / management contributions
Provides practical framework for evaluating and developing team maturity to improve agile project performance. Offers insights for training planning, resource allocation, and realistic goal setting. Emphasizes importance of maturity assessment in distributed team management and organizational capability development.