Navigating Agile Implementation in Yemeni Software Firms Challenges, Benefits, and Strategic Insights

Resumen

Agile methodologies, emphasizing people, collaboration, and shared values, have gained significant traction globally. A thorough understanding of the challenges and benefits of implementing Agile practices within software development companies is vital for the progression of the field and will be the foundation for its advancement in practice and research. Yet there is a scarcity of empirical studies and a limited understanding of the key challenges and benefits that could be gain from Agile implementation, particularly within Yemeni companies. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the challenges and benefits of implementing Agile practices within Yemeni software development companies.  A mixed approach of analysis was used in this study which, started by a rigorous and systematic analysis process of literature followed by a qualitative and quantitative field study. Overall, the key challenges, identified from this process were organizational culture resistance, insufficient executive support, inadequate employee skill sets, poorly defined project scopes, and technological limitations. Conversely, the primary benefits observed were increased flexibility, accelerated time-to-market, reduced costs, and enhanced team communication. This research provides valuable insights to guide Yemeni software development companies in making informed decisions and developing effective strategies for successful Agile implementation.