Agile Leadership
The Authentic Pillars of Lean: Rediscovering the Source
The Evolution of Lean From Japanese Factory Floors to Global Business Philosophy 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…
Overcoming Agile Transformation Challenges
What is Agile Transformation? Agile transformation – the process of reshaping an organization's culture, processes, and structure to embrace agile principles – has become a strategic priority for many large enterprises. In companies ranging from 1,000 to 50,000 employees, adopting Agile at scale…
Proving ROI - Measuring the Business Value of Enterprise AI
Proving ROI: Measuring the Business Value of Enterprise AI Proving the ROI of AI is now a business mandate. In 2024, nearly three-quarters of organizations reported that their most advanced AI initiatives – particularly generative AI projects – are meeting or exceeding ROI expectations. Yet,…
The Human Side of AI Transformation: Why Culture Is the Key to Enterprise AI Success
Introduction It's Monday morning at Acme Corp, and the CEO is puzzled. The company invested millions in a cutting-edge AI platform to streamline operations, yet six months later, the pilot is floundering. Employees hardly use the AI tool, managers bypass its insights in favor of "gut feeling," and…
AI Readiness Blueprint: Preparing Your Organization for AI Adoption
Introduction: The AI Investment–Maturity Gap Artificial Intelligence has become a boardroom priority, yet most organizations are struggling to realize its potential. Companies are pouring resources into AI – in fact, 92% of enterprises plan to increase their AI investments over the next three years…
Managing Queues in Product Development
Why Manage Queues? Effective queue management reduces cycle time and increases profits by minimizing inactivity in product development processes. Optimizing cycle time within product development is crucial because it directly influences economic outcomes. The main issue with extended product…
Optimize Batch Sizes
What are "Batches" in Product Development?
Batch size refers to the quantity or volume of tasks, items, or units grouped for processing, development, or transmission at one time.
Optimizing Flow with Work in Progress (WIP) Limits
What are WIP Limits? WIP limits are a deliberate constraint placed on the amount of work in progress within a process, which is pivotal in enhancing the workflow's focus, efficiency, and overall effectiveness. Work In Progress (WIP) limits define the maximum quantity of work in each stage of a…
Explore the Principle of Visibility in Lean and Agile
What is the Principle of Visibility in Agile? The Principle of Visibility in Agile emphasizes making all aspects of the Agile process visible to improve decision-making, accountability, and progress tracking. The Principle of Visibility in Agile is about making work visible and creating an…
Implementing SAFe: Lean Budgets
What are Lean Budgets?
Lean Budgets in the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) focus on funding value streams over projects, streamlining value delivery, and minimizing the bureaucracy of conventional project cost accounting.
Implementing SAFe: Portfolio Kanban
The SAFe Portfolio Kanban SAFe Portfolio Kanban is a method for visualizing and managing the flow of portfolio Epics, aligning strategy and execution in SAFe. In SAFe, Portfolio Kanban is a crucial tool for managing the flow of portfolio Epics, guiding them from ideation to analysis,…
Case Study: Using Agile to Improve Productivity by 240%
Introduction This is a case study of a two-year project with an actual client. Over the period, we iterated through numerous improvement evolutions, experimenting with various concepts and processes. At the two-year mark, we measured the following improvements:Productivity increase of 240% Reduce…
Mastering Lean Portfolio Management with SAFe
What is SAFe Lean Portfolio Management? SAFe Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) is a strategy execution framework for aligning strategy and execution in organizations. In the context of SAFe, LPM becomes a critical instrument that helps businesses connect strategy with execution, ensuring the work…
Agile Leadership: Emotional Intelligence and Conflict Management
Introduction Agile leadership is about more than just managing projects and overseeing teams. It encompasses many skills and competencies, from emotional intelligence and conflict management to fostering resilience and effective remote collaboration. The Importance of Emotional Intelligence in…
SAFe Planning and Execution Series: An Introduction
SAFe Planning and Execution Series Overview In this first post of our SAFe Planning and Execution Series, we will introduce the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and its key principles, components, and levels. We'll also discuss the prerequisites for adopting SAFe. In the following posts, we will dive…
Discovering Lean Portfolio Management
What is Lean Portfolio ManagementDefinition of Lean Portfolio Management Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) is an adaptive approach to traditional portfolio management that focuses on customer centricity, organizational agility, and waste elimination in the overall system. LPM aligns strategy and…
SAFe Requirements Model (v6) - Portfolio Level
What is the Scaled Agile Portfolio Level? The Scaled Agile Portfolio Level is the highest level of concern in the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), providing strategic direction and funding to value streams. The Scaled Agile Portfolio Level is the highest in the Scaled Agile Framework, where the…
Customizing Agile Frameworks: Tailoring Practices to Fit Your Organization's Unique Needs
Introduction to Customizing Agile Agile methodologies have revolutionized the world of software development, offering teams the flexibility and adaptability needed to succeed in an ever-changing environment. Born from Lean Manufacturing principles and solidified by the Agile Manifesto, Agile…