Principles – agility at scale https://agility-at-scale.com Find where change creates the most value Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:53:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.7 https://agility-at-scale.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/cropped-agility-at-scale-favicon-32x32.png Principles – agility at scale https://agility-at-scale.com 32 32 Agile Planning, Estimation, and the Story Points Illusion https://agility-at-scale.com/principles/agile-planning-story-points/ https://agility-at-scale.com/principles/agile-planning-story-points/#respond Tue, 29 Apr 2025 17:48:49 +0000 https://agility-at-scale.com/?p=145869 What is Agile Estimation? Everyone in software development has a scar from a bad estimate. Perhaps it was a death-march project […]

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]]> https://agility-at-scale.com/principles/product-economics/feed/ 1 The Authentic Pillars of Lean: Rediscovering the Source https://agility-at-scale.com/principles/pillars-of-lean/ https://agility-at-scale.com/principles/pillars-of-lean/#comments Thu, 10 Apr 2025 10:45:21 +0000 https://agility-at-scale.com/?p=145824 Lean. The word itself has traveled a long way from its origins on a factory floor in post-war Japan to boardrooms and startups across the globe. Today, "lean" is a buzzword in industries far removed from car assembly lines. Yet somewhere along this journey, the essence of what lean truly meant to its pioneers has been thinned out – diluted by time, translation, and trending management fads.

The Authentic Pillars of Lean: Rediscovering the Source is a journey back to the roots of lean, to the original philosophy and practices developed by Japanese manufacturing visionaries, most famously at Toyota. It is both a historical excavation and a modern application guide, aiming to reconnect us with lean's source code and show how those authentic principles remain profoundly relevant in our digital, AI-driven age.

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]]> https://agility-at-scale.com/principles/complexity-theory/feed/ 1 Exploring the Principle of Transparency in Lean and Agile https://agility-at-scale.com/principles/transparency/ https://agility-at-scale.com/principles/transparency/#comments Wed, 20 Dec 2023 04:16:12 +0000 http://agility-at-scale.com/?p=117940 Discover the key role of Transparency in Agile methodologies. This post delves into its definition, significance, and effective strategies for embedding transparency in Agile teams, enhancing collaboration, decision-making, and stakeholder engagement. Explore how transparency shapes Agile practices and drives project success.

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]]> https://agility-at-scale.com/principles/transparency/feed/ 19 Managing Queues in Product Development https://agility-at-scale.com/principles/managing-queues/ https://agility-at-scale.com/principles/managing-queues/#comments Tue, 19 Dec 2023 21:01:02 +0000 https://agility-at-scale.com/?p=119851 Discover how effective queue management can dramatically increase profits by minimizing inactivity and optimizing cycle times in product development. Learn why mastering queueing theory is essential.

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]]> https://agility-at-scale.com/principles/managing-queues/feed/ 3 Batch Size Optimization: Accelerating Flow in Product Development https://agility-at-scale.com/principles/batch-size/ https://agility-at-scale.com/principles/batch-size/#comments Thu, 14 Dec 2023 20:22:44 +0000 https://agility-at-scale.com/?p=119805 Batch size refers to the quantity or volume of tasks, items, or units grouped for processing, development, or transmission at one time.

In product management and software development, batch size can range from a singular task, feature, or code change to a comprehensive set of multiple tasks, features, or bug fixes. The choice of batch size impacts a process or system's flow, efficiency, and overall performance.

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]]> https://agility-at-scale.com/principles/batch-size/feed/ 3 Optimizing Flow with Work in Progress (WIP) Limits https://agility-at-scale.com/principles/wip-limits/ https://agility-at-scale.com/principles/wip-limits/#comments Wed, 13 Dec 2023 05:18:54 +0000 https://agility-at-scale.com/?p=119752 Work In Progress (WIP) limits define the maximum quantity of work in each stage of a workflow or system at any given time. They are a fundamental tool in Lean and Agile methodologies, specifically designed to optimize the efficiency and effectiveness of a process. These limits are not arbitrary but are carefully calculated based on a team's or process's capacity and are instrumental in maintaining a controlled flow of work.

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]]> https://agility-at-scale.com/principles/wip-limits/feed/ 8 Explore the Principle of Visibility in Lean and Agile https://agility-at-scale.com/principles/visibility/ https://agility-at-scale.com/principles/visibility/#comments Sat, 02 Dec 2023 12:17:43 +0000 https://agility-at-scale.com/?p=119686 The Principle of Visibility in Agile is about making work visible and creating an environment where transparency drives better communication, accountability, decision-making, and continuous improvement. It supports the Agile values of collaboration, responsiveness, and customer-centricity, ensuring that Agile teams can respond effectively to change and deliver value efficiently.

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