IMPROVED GAMIFICATION OF AGILE / SCRUM AND OTHER MANAGEMENT METHODOLOGIES: HOW TO INCREASE TEAM ENGAGEMENT AND PRODUCTIVITY
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https://doi.org/10.30890/2567-5273.2025-38-02-020Keywords:
Agile, Scrum, Gamification, Management MethodologiesAbstract
The article explores the application of gamification to increase the engagement and productivity of teams working with Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and Lean methodologies. It reviews the core principles of Scrum and Agile, the definition and elements of gamificaReferences
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