Novel Approach to Wireless Communications Software Development Performance and Productivity Measurement – SAFe Based

Abstract

This paper gives an overview of a method that can be used to measure the productivity of software/hardware development teams. The approach is based on currently utilised Key Performance Indicator (KPI) in a product development programme as part of VIAVIs Wireless R&D organisation. The method with all associated processes and their applications are presented here. The outcome of the KPI is used to further improve the productivity of the team and ensure adequate Return on Investment (ROI) as well as to initiate Root Cause Analysis (RCA), where necessary. With this KPI, performance benchmarks can be set for Individual Cross Functional Teams (XFT) and the overall Agile Release Train(s) (ART) where productivity can be monitored over any time granularity. Other secondary benefits of this KPI is to facilitate management decisions which include; but is not restricted to; which site to use for R&D assignments, where to scale up/down, what work allocation to which team, true cost comparison between different geographical locations etc.