Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

By identifying gaps in processes, capabilities, or outcomes , businesses can develop targeted strategies to improve efficiency, enhance competitiveness, and achieve strategic goals. This analysis is widely used across industries, from business operations and project management to human resources and product development.

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Tullio Siragusa

MARCH 20, 2023

From India to Vietnam: The Changing Landscape of Offshore Software Development Outsourcing software development services to offshore vendors has become an increasingly popular way for businesses to reduce costs and improve efficiency.

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Planview

MARCH 26, 2025

For every dollar a typical company invests in software development, only about 25 cents supports the companys highest-priority business outcomes. This stark disparity between investment and results is why tech leaders are rethinking their project-based approach to software delivery and adopting a product operating model.

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Planview

APRIL 24, 2024

Nothing frustrates software developers more than working hard on something that never ends up providing value. The Six Hidden Costs of Software Development Resource waste is a pervasive issue that can significantly hinder productivity, efficiency, and the achievement of business goals.

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Digital Tonto

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

For a while now, management gurus such as Gary Hamel have been advocating for flatter organizations, yet there is little evidence that eliminating leaders is a viable model. As an industry matures and becomes more complex, more levels of hierarchy are needed to manage it effectively. We need to lead and to do it more effectively.

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Paul Hobcraft

MARCH 23, 2019

I think with the recognition that innovation occurs across the whole organization the innovation management (IM) providers have to radically alter their business model or recognize they need to broaden out their target market inside organizations as innovation is occurring in all corners of the organization today.

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InnovationManagement

DECEMBER 21, 2018

Protect your business by discovering how to lower third-party risk when order custom software development.

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Business and Tech

DECEMBER 7, 2021

If you’re considering moving to a professional property management software system, here are some factors to consider before deciding. I think some key points to consider are: Is the software system adaptable to your business or will you adapt your business to how the software works?

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Planview

JANUARY 15, 2025

What if the principles that transformed software development over the last decade could be the key to successfully implementing AI in your organization? From organizational structure to developer roles, Debois shares insights on why DevOps experience gives teams a unique advantage in navigating the challenges of enterprise AI adoption.

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Michael Roberto

APRIL 14, 2025

They examined the results of a natural experiment associated with the use of GitHub Copilot, a generative AI tool for software developers. The findings illustrate an interesting shift in the work that developers were doing.

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Paul Hobcraft

AUGUST 1, 2023

I have called this the Composable Innovation Enterprise Framework – here is why and what went into this proposal that I feel should be adopted for managing innovation in the future. The Composable Innovation Enterprise framework aims to overcome the limitations of current traditional approaches to innovation (software) design.

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Sopheon

AUGUST 3, 2022

Jira has evolved from being a bug and issue tracker software to uses ranging from test case management to agile software development. But should it be used for product management? The post JIRA isn’t an optimal product management tool—here’s why appeared first on Sopheon.

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Kainexus

MAY 17, 2022

Lean management, also called Lean manufacturing, or just Lean, is a business methodology that helps organizations reach their most critical strategic objectives. Although it started in manufacturing, Lean management is now used by organizations of all types and sizes. Eliminate waste, which is everything that does not bring value.

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Kainexus

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

The Lean Management System is a popular business process methodology that started in the manufacturing sector but quickly spread to healthcare, software development, construction, and a host of other fields. This post answers the ones we hear most often.

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Kainexus

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Lean Agile, often called Lean-Agile or Agile at Scale, combines Lean principles and Agile software development methodologies for larger, more complex projects and organizations.

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Braden Kelley

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

Companies seeking to cope with the pace of accelerating change are looking for ways to go faster, and managers in non-technical disciplines have become increasingly infatuated with the Agile Software Development methodology and many are finding ways to adapt parts … Continue reading →

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TechEmpower Innovation

AUGUST 14, 2023

Specifically, they should know about, and help with: Asking and answering the 53 Questions Developers Should Ask Innovators Knowing when and how to bring on development talent ( Hiring Developers Before Product/Market Fit? ,

Technical Review 156

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IdeaScale

APRIL 20, 2024

Scrum is defined as a framework used primarily in the field of software development to facilitate iterative and incremental project management. It is based on principles of Agile software development and emphasizes flexibility, collaboration, and continuous improvement to deliver high-quality products efficiently.

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Leapfrogging

JANUARY 2, 2023

The concept of “agility” in business originated from the field of agile software development. Any team can apply the principles of agile software development to create greater overall agility. Business Insider and the Thinkers50 have named him one of the world’s top management thought leaders and consultants.

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Business and Tech

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The first management principle, which goes back 1,000 years, says the things that we measure, we do something about. Many software development companies have what’s called distributed teams, which means people working around the globe on products. How do you achieve effective collaboration across time zones?

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Planview

JANUARY 21, 2025

Traditional manufacturing methods cannot keep pace with the dynamic demands of software development. To thrive, automakers must embrace agile methodologies, fostering collaboration across hardware and software teams. This shift demands a fundamental change in how automakers operate.

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Faisal Hoque

APRIL 24, 2025

The fastest growing roles, meanwhile, are projected to be in technology, including many new positions for specialists in data analysis, software development, and fintech engineering. But the assumption that AI will create rather than take jobs in these fields is optimistic, to say the least. For instance, while the U.S.

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Braden Kelley

DECEMBER 19, 2017

“Stealing the role of customer success manager from the world of SaaS is the key to making your digital transformation efforts a success.” ” I was speaking with a headhunter recently about some of the roles she was recruiting for and … Continue reading →

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Planview

JANUARY 9, 2025

Among other practices, they supported persistently funded, cross-functional teams led by product managers to iteratively deliver value. Fast-forward to today, when software development is part of every companys portfolio. These structures and practices are called the product operating model. What is a Product Operating Model?

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IdeaScale

JANUARY 8, 2020

For example, apps are great for promoting business, adding value, and managing certain aspects of our lives, but they also pose a security risk. Such tools enable digital design and high-fidelity prototyping, but they also have specific hardware and software requirements that come with their own issues.

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IdeaScale

MARCH 3, 2020

The agile manifesto was created in the early 2000s by software developers who wanted to bring their products to the market faster and more efficiently. Hence, agile software was born. Think of the Agile Method as an approach to work rather than a specific set of management processes. Iteration is the key.

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Kainexus

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

The benefits of Lean management are not confined to manufacturing. The Lean approach to process improvement is leveraged in software development, construction , education, and professional services. The ideas and tools broadly apply to any organization that wants to maximize customer value while maintaining profitability.

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InnovationManagement

MARCH 11, 2020

Digital products in turn require software and hardware development teams to work together – a hybrid project – which ultimately leads to combining software development methods with the more traditional gating process that manufacturers use.

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Qmarkets

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

But behind every successful hackathon lies the right platform—one designed to streamline collaboration, track ideas, and manage participants efficiently. Whether your hackathon is in-person, online, or a mix of both, having the right software can be the difference between chaos and groundbreaking innovation.

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Kainexus

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Today, hospitals, construction companies, software developers, and even educational institutions are adapting ideas from the Toyota Production System and Lean manufacturing to suit their needs. One of the most popular techniques is Standard work.

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Leapfrogging

JUNE 29, 2019

Still, concepts like agile design and agile software development have taken over the popular zeitgeist recently, and businesses are looking for ways to develop the agile mindset at every possible opportunity. Today, everyone wants to be agile. There’s little surprise that the agile framework has taken off.

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TechEmpower Innovation

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

When speaking with founders and CEOs, we often hear concerns like this: My project manager is losing confidence in the development team. A culture of change management. Recovery is Extremely Hard Software development is challenging. It’s a good question. A culture of continual improvement. That’s to be expected.

Underperforming Technical Team 156

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Kainexus

JUNE 1, 2022

Lean manufacturing , also known as Lean management, or Lean Six Sigma, is a structured business improvement method that helps organizations achieve their short and long-term strategic goals and objectives. The approach started in the manufacturing sector, hence the name, but it is now widely used by all types of organizations.

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Planview

DECEMBER 19, 2023

It’s the linchpin for identifying bottlenecks slowing development and draining your budget. Value Stream Management (VSM) solutions shine a light on these friction points, enabling leaders to identify areas needing improvement and take quick corrective action. VSM emerges as an indispensable asset.

Generative AI 59

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Planview

MAY 31, 2024

Value Stream Management (VSM) is crucial in software development as it provides a comprehensive view of the entire workflow, from ideation to delivery. This visibility is necessary to manage the productivity of development teams and ensure that software is delivered on time, on schedule and on budget.

Software Review 69

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Planview

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Vanguard’s Transformation Journey “Introducing Flow at Scale at Vanguard” What happens when you introduce flow measurement across an enterprise software development organization? See how Vanguard leveraged a 10-team pilot to apply flow measurement and improve software delivery efficiency for more than 750 teams.

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Planview

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Greschen walked through how to leverage a Value Stream Management (VSM) platform to create the flow models you need to get the metrics and data that will help you identify opportunities and make improvements. Watch Now Discovering how Spotify does product Title: How Do We Do Product at Spotify?

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