Creating Continuous Improvement in Agile Software Development Using Lean Six Sigma

While Agile development models have been refined and molded with other development models, only a small amount of research exists on Agile improvement through the assistance of Lean Six Sigma. The goal of this research study is to investigate possible increases in throughput and reduction of waste within current Agile processes using a variety of Lean Six Sigma tools. This paper discusses both current implementation in industry, as well as research being done on the merging of the two ideologies. Our study indicates that Lean Six Sigma is critical in initiating standardization of Agile practices and can also reduce time spent during development and maintenance within the Agile lifecycle.