Introduction Is your agile transformation stalling before it even begins? Organizations feel overwhelmed by the scale of the challenge ahead of them in the context of ‘agile transformations’. The volume of jargon, the consultants queuing up to provide their perspective, and the time-consuming reality of putting out today’s fires can make the path ahead feel […]
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Introduction In value-driven markets, organizations must adapt and deliver value continuously. Yet organizations are held back by traditional governance and decision-making frameworks that fail to keep pace with the demands for agility and innovation. For companies adopting Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) practices within the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), a radical rethinking of these processes is
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Introduction Jira is an incredibly flexible tool. But with great flexibility, comes a significant propensity for chaos, especially in large organizations. Organizations must not let this go unchecked. The secret is to approach Jira with a mindset that balances empowerment with control. We want to resist the urge to impose a traditional command and control
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Please note that you may wish to read our article on Demystifying CapEx before diving into this one as there is some knowledge that will be assumed, rather than repeated. Introduction Several readers pointed out that one of the most important parts of the article on Demystifying CapEx was buried at the bottom, and deserved
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Most of us understand that correct allocation of capital expenditure is critical, but surprisingly few of us (outside finance!) understand “why”. In this article we’ll look at 3 key reasons why it’s important for your organization, in layman’s terms. We’ll do our best to avoid the jargon, no accounting qualifications required! What is CapEx? CapEx
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Introduction Navigating your organization without clear goals is like sailing a ship without a compass or stars — challenging and uncertain. Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) serve as your navigational tools, steering your company towards its strategic objectives efficiently. What are OKRs? OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) are a goal-setting framework used by organizations to
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Introduction People often discuss concepts like, "With waterfall, we take the people to the work. With agile, we take the work to the people." We also hear claims that "projects are dead" and that "it’s all about durable teams." But why should we pursue this shift? What’s the significance of "PI Planning"? What is the
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Introduction The term "grip" refers to the degree of control, influence, or oversight that management has over the operations, processes, and decision-making within an organization. The term encapsulates how tightly an organization's leadership steers the direction of the company, manages its resources, and ensures that activities align with strategic goals. The idea of “grip” is
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Lean Project Accounting: Enhance Efficiency and Financial Control in Agile Environments Download the definitive blueprint for organizations looking to implement a lean project accounting methodology as part of a wider agile transformation. Your browser does not support the video tag. Discover, with worked examples, how to originate, prioritize, invest and track return across a mixed
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Introduction If you’re new to Lean Portfolio Management and have not yet familiarized yourself with the concept of Value Streams – we strongly recommend that you start there. You can follow this link to take you straight to our introduction to value stream centric delivery. The key difference between traditional funding and Lean Budgeting is the concept
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