Johanna Rothman

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

In Part 1 , I suggested that when we organize by function, the recognition and rewards might prevent a successful agile transformation. Note that Marketing, Finance, HR, are all part of this product line. Product lines use flow efficiency thinking. I didn’t know anything about agile approaches then. What do you do?

Productivity 65

Productivity Agile Efficiency Management 65

Johanna Rothman

OCTOBER 8, 2018

I’ve noticed these challenges in companies who want to move to a more product-oriented approach: The reward system rewards resource efficiency, not flow efficiency. I do think of these functions as supporting the product development activities. There might be more systems I don’t see yet.

Productivity 60

Productivity Efficiency System Management 60

Johanna Rothman

JUNE 24, 2021

He thought agile approaches would work to “meet” and “enforce” deadlines. In addition, each component team worked on any number of products, both development and support, for any given iteration. However, software product development is not construction. Why do you have deadlines? New Management Choices.

Agile 85

Agile Meeting Software Government 85

Harvard Business

AUGUST 3, 2016

Consider the core mission of the modern IT department: Taking in all the technology “mess” (often from several different divisions), developing the necessary competencies, and delivering savings and efficiency to the company. Enter data and analytics, which provide an opportunity for such innovation.

Operations 28

Operations Chemicals Data Agile 28

Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

There’s no question that legacy IT systems are too slow and rigid for the agility that digital business demands. Her research found that another 26 percent have created the service level, but not the reusable components that make developing new offerings fast and efficient. And that’s not the only thing at work.

Operations 28

Operations Survey Efficiency Fashion 28

Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Especially without strategic clarity, employees are unsure if they should focus on speed or quality, efficiency or innovation, for example. Leading supply chain organizations, for example, are embedding agility and responsiveness into their DNA to catalyze the digital supply chain into action.

Enterprise 28

Enterprise Agile Sales Operations 28

Epicflow

JANUARY 31, 2023

Becoming a competent and sought-after project manager is impossible without constant professional development. The essays are based on Scott Berkun’s work experience as a project manager at Microsoft, which however doesn’t mean that his guidelines will be useful for software development projects only.

Management 11

Management Handbook Case Study Case Studies 11

Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

The UK’s Department for International Development uses “results-based” aid to improve the educational outcomes of young girls in Africa and Asia. And providers want the flexibility to deliver outcomes in the best, most innovative, and most efficient way possible without being micromanaged by the customer.

Education 28

Education Insurance Insurance Analysis 28

Progressus

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Many project-driven organizations are finding that they can operate much more efficiently with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software. Most companies have a finance and operational system in place, but siloed systems can’t go beyond everyday business processes or help with future business growth. Ensure business agility.

Software 52

Software ROI Efficiency Operations 52

Epicflow

JANUARY 12, 2024

Check out our selection of events for project/resource managers, business leaders, and industry professionals, which will provide you with valuable insights into recent trends and challenges, networking opportunities, and contribute to your professional development.

Industry 52

Industry Automotive Pharmaceuticals Management 52

Johanna Rothman

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Why Timesheets are Invalid “Data” Back when I was a young software developer, I worked on several projects “at a time.” Later the next week, Finance returned my timesheet to me. I was working in resource efficiency. A couple of finance people yelled at me. Work in flow efficiency.

Data 81

Data Agile Software Trends 81

Epicflow

OCTOBER 16, 2023

“When Dr. Goldratt came to me and asked, ‘Eli, how long will it take you to develop a new feature’, I hesitated. Beyond just time, buffers can cover finances, manpower, and more. Such flexibility not only allows for real-time optimization but also leads to more efficient resource management.

Resources 52

Resources System Tools Management 52

Progressus

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Digital agility. Technology enables greater agility. While these changes might seem like a lot to take on at once, they represent a path toward agility, adaptability, and long-term resilience. Businesses are increasingly embracing tools that allow them to adapt to changing conditions. Digitalization” shouldn’t inspire dread.

Data 52

Data Agile Tools Talent 52