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The Effects of Remote Work on Team Dynamics in Distributed Agile Environments

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  • Olusegun Ayeni

    (Southeast Missouri State University, United States of America (USA))

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With the surge in remote work trends and the widespread adoption of Agile methodologies, understanding how these paradigms converge is critical for organizations seeking to optimize distributed Agile environments. The main objective of this study is to explore the intersection of remote work and Agile methodologies within the framework of Scrum and evaluate their effects on team dynamics and productivity. A quantitative research design to investigate the impact of remote work on scrum teams and identify strategies for optimising distributed Agile environments, was employed to provide comprehensive insights. The relevance of managing Scrum teams remotely by assessing the potential effects on remote team dynamics and productivity was investigated, and strategies for optimization were identified. Through this empirical research and theoretical synthesis, actionable recommendations for enhancing collaboration and productivity in remote Scrum teams were provided that would ultimately empower organizations to leverage remote work and Agile methodologies synergistically for strategic advantage. The significance of the study lies in its contribution to both remote work and Agile literature, offering practical implications for organizations navigating distributed Agile environments.

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  • Olusegun Ayeni, 2025. "The Effects of Remote Work on Team Dynamics in Distributed Agile Environments," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 9(4), pages 1682-1689, April.
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