Case Study 1: Agile Methodology in Sapient
Due Week 3 and worth 100 points

Read the case titled, “Sapient” located in Chapter 4 of the Cobb text.

Sapient is an international company based in Massachusetts. It has developed a unique and innovative agile methodology called Sapient | Approach (S|A). It has fully integrated agile into its own business, and has also helped many clients become more agile. 
Write a five to six (5-6) page paper in which you:

1. Give your opinion on the reasons why Sapient developed its own agile methodology. 
2. Assess the business benefits and challenges of Sapient’s agile methodology. 
3. Identify at least three (3) requirements needed before implementing Sapient’s agile methodology for its internal and external customers. Provide your rationale.
4. Suggest at least two (2) potential improvement opportunities in Sapient’s agile methodology.
5. Describe a non-agile alternative that Sapient could have considered.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
• Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length. 

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Describe agile values, principles, and practice. 
• Compare and contrast agile development approaches.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in advanced agile project management topics. 
• Write clearly and concisely about advanced agile project management topics using proper writing mechanics and technical style conventions.