Adapting the scrum methodology for establishing the dynamic inter-organizational collaboration

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to propose an applicable method for establishing the dynamic inter-organizational collaborations (DIOCs) based on the scrum methodology.

Design/methodology/approach

The scrum methodology embedded within the context of the DIOC project life cycle was used and adapted to being usable with specific characteristics of the project.

Findings

In order to succeed in the highly competitive, dynamic and changing business environments, the organizations need to change their view of business practices. The transition from the traditional status of manufacturing to the inter-organizational collaborations can be one of the fundamental changes in the modern business management. The proposed method has the capability to establish DIOCs effectively and efficiently whilst guaranteeing agility, competitiveness, and risk timely management.

Originality/value

Establishing collaborative alliances via association of various experienced and professional organizations and producing the value-added market’s need services is an effective and efficient solution for survival of SMEs in the current competitive, dynamic and changing business environment. So far, different frameworks, reference models/architectures, and many theoretical discussions have been presented for DIOCs context, but these representations are conceptual, empirical and generic. This paper aims to propose an applicable iterative and incremental method for establishing the DIOC which guarantees the agility and risk timely management of the establishment process and promotes competitiveness of partners.

Citation

Mollahoseini Ardakani, M.R., Hashemi, S.M. and Razzazi, M. (2018), "Adapting the scrum methodology for establishing the dynamic inter-organizational collaboration", Journal of Organizational Change Management, Vol. 31 No. 4, pp. 852-866. https://doi.org/10.1108/JOCM-07-2016-0135