In the context of Business Agility, “Flow” refers to the smooth and efficient movement of work, information, and value across an organization’s entire value stream. It extends beyond the software development process and encompasses the end-to-end flow of activities, from ideation and customer engagement to product delivery and support. Flow […]
Kanban is a visual management method used to improve workflow efficiency, collaboration, and productivity in various contexts, including software development, manufacturing, project management, and service delivery. The word “Kanban” originates from Japanese, where “kan” means “visual” and “ban” means “card” or “board.” The core principle of Kanban is to visualize […]
Lean is a philosophy and management approach that focuses on maximizing value while minimizing waste in various processes and systems. It originated from the Toyota Production System (TPS) and is widely associated with manufacturing, but its principles have been successfully applied across diverse industries, including software development, healthcare, and service-oriented […]
The Lean Startup is a methodology and mindset for developing businesses and products, popularized by Eric Ries in his book “The Lean Startup.” It applies principles from Lean manufacturing and Agile development to the process of building startups and new products. The main goal of the Lean Startup is to […]
A Minimum Viable Product (MVP) is a version of a product with the minimum set of features that allows a team to quickly test its core hypotheses and gather feedback from early adopters or customers. The concept of MVP is commonly associated with Lean Startup and Agile development methodologies. Key […]
SMART objectives are a framework for setting clear and specific goals that are both achievable and measurable. The term “SMART” is an acronym that stands for: Example of a SMART objective: “Increase website traffic by 25% in the next quarter (Q3) by implementing SEO optimization techniques and publishing weekly blog […]