researchers on these elements and underlying
characteristics, which are important for establishing a
hybrid adaptive software development capability. This
paper presents the results of 46 structured interviews that
have been conducted in order get feedback on these main
elements: agility, people, process, product and tool. The
findings of this empirical study have several implications,
and would help organisations in making a decision about
the importance of the elements’ characteristics (from
more critical to less) when establishing th