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Minimum Requirements Documentation: A Matter of Context

Johanna Rothman

A colleague asked me about the kinds of documentation the team might need for their stories. How little could they do for requirements documentation? I start with the pattern of Card, Conversation, Confirmation when I think about requirements and how much documentation. for ways to use lifecycles other than waterfall or agile.

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Leadership Tip #13: For Innovation, Remove at Least One Policy or Procedure a Week

Johanna Rothman

Now, these same managers want business agility. The more we remove, the more agility or improvement we might see. As the teams used agile approaches, they requested more and more frequent deployments. A lot of the friction we see is anti-agility. What culture do you want? They added the changes in reverse order.

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1 Leadership Assessment Tool You Need to Try

Organizational Talent Consulting

A company-wide or team view of 360-degree feedback provides talent management insights into organizational performance and culture. This way, the company can get additional organizational benefits from aggregating feedback data to identify systemic opportunities and feedback on the organization's culture. References: Baker, A.,

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How HR Can Become Agile (and Why It Needs To)

Harvard Business

If software has eaten the world, then agile has eaten the software world. And there is no shortage of information and advice on how agile should be implemented in your tech organization. The tactics are clear, well-documented, and offered up in a myriad of flavors. A Quick Introduction to Agile Management. Related Video.

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New Business Consulting Services

Business Consulting Agency

This foundational document becomes a roadmap for the entrepreneurial journey. Consultants provide guidance on hiring processes, team structure, and fostering a positive organizational culture, ensuring entrepreneurs have the right people to execute their vision.

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The Secret History of Agile Innovation

Harvard Business

You hear a lot about “agile innovation” these days. Teams using agile methods get things done faster than teams using traditional processes. Agile has indisputably transformed software development, and many experts believe it is now poised to expand far beyond IT. They keep customers happier.

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How Well Do Your Policies Create Desired Outcomes and Trust?

Johanna Rothman

The more we want an agile organization that might be able to bounce forward , the more we need to create an environment of thinking and trust. Relieved, I presented the signed-off document to my VP and then asked this question: “Why didn't you trust me to do what's right?” Your policies create your culture.