Organizational Culture
Agile Planning, Estimation, and the Story Points Illusion
Agile Planning, Estimation, and the Story Points Illusion What is Agile Estimation? Everyone in software development has a scar from a bad estimate. Perhaps it was a death-march project that burned weekends to meet an impossible deadline. Maybe it was a sprint where a "2-point" task blew up into a…
The Authentic Pillars of Lean: Rediscovering the Source
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…
Overcoming Agile Transformation Challenges
Overcoming Agile Transformation Challenges Explore leaders' challenges during Agile transformation and offer insights into practical solutions for a smoother transition. What is Agile Transformation? Agile transformation, the process of reshaping an organization’s culture, processes, and…
Beyond “Digital Transformation”: The New Language of Enterprise Reinvention
Beyond “Digital Transformation”: The New Language of Enterprise Reinvention The buzzwords 'digital transformation' and 'agile transformation' are officially past their prime. C-suite leaders must adopt a bolder lexicon for enterprise evolution. What is Enterprise Reinvention?…
The Human Side of AI Transformation: Why Culture Is the Key to Enterprise AI Success
The Human Side of AI Transformation: Why Culture Is the Key to Enterprise AI Success In enterprises worldwide, culture has emerged as the decisive factor in whether AI initiatives thrive or stall. What Is Introduction? It’s Monday morning at Acme Corp, and the CEO is puzzled. The company…
Systems Thinking: The Ultimate Guide for Organizational Change
Systems Thinking: The Ultimate Guide for Organizational Change The Pattern Seekers: A History of Systems Thinking In the winter of 1961, Edward Lorenz was conducting ground-breaking research on weather prediction using computer simulations in his MIT lab. Using his Royal McBee LGP-30 to process…
Exploring the Principle of Transparency in Lean and Agile
Transparency in Agile: Strategies for Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe Teams What Is Transparency in Agile? What is Transparency in Agile? Transparency in Agile teams is the open sharing of all project-related information among team members and stakeholders, including progress, challenges, and processes. In…
Batch Size in Product Development: Economics and Optimization
Batch Size in Product Development: Economics and Optimization
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.
by Morne Wiggins
Optimizing Flow with Work in Progress (WIP) Limits
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…
Explore the Principle of Visibility in Lean and Agile
Visibility in Agile: Making Work Visible Across Distributed Teams 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…
Case Study: Using Agile to Improve Productivity by 240%
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…
Mastering the SAFe Confidence Vote
Mastering the SAFe Confidence Vote The Confidence Vote is a crucial element in the Program Increment (PI) Planning process within the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). What Is The Confidence Vote in SAFe? The Confidence Vote is a crucial element in the Program Increment (PI) Planning process within…
SAFe Agile Product Delivery Assessment and Implementation Guide
SAFe Agile Product Delivery Assessment and Implementation Guide This comprehensive guide explores Agile Product Delivery in the context of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). What is SAFe Agile Product Delivery? SAFe Agile Product Delivery is a customer-centric approach to defining, building and…
The Design Thinking Mindset
The Design Thinking Mindset What Is Introduction to Design Thinking? “Why isn’t technology working better for humans?” This is the question that is at the center of technology design. People have responded to this question in various ways, shaping our approaches, habits, and mindsets.…
The Four Agile Values: Principles Behind the Agile Manifesto
The Four Agile Values: Principles Behind the Agile Manifesto What Is Introduction? While Agile is often associated with specific practices and frameworks, its true power lies in the Mindset and values that underpin these methodologies. What Are Agile Methodology Values? What are Agile Methodology…
Exploring The Agile Mindset
Exploring The Agile Mindset What is the Agile Mindset? The Agile Mindset is a “way of being” that encourages individuals and organizations to be open-minded, adaptable, and responsive to changing environments. It is a set of attitudes and behaviors that prioritize collaboration,…
Customizing Agile Frameworks: Tailoring Practices to Fit Your Organization's Unique Needs
Customizing Agile Frameworks: Tailoring Practices to Fit Your Organization's Unique Needs What Is 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…
Scaling Agile for Large Organizations: A Comprehensive Guide
Scaling Agile for Large Organizations: A Comprehensive Guide Agile methodologies have become increasingly popular in recent years, with more and more large organizations adopting and scaling Agile to enhance their business processes. Agile methodologies have become increasingly popular in recent…