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Calculating the Six Hidden Costs of Waste in Software Development 

Planview

Nothing frustrates software developers more than working hard on something that never ends up providing value. Whether because of changing priorities, miscommunication among teams, or other blockers, the hidden cost of waste can significantly impact productivity and bottom lines.

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Technical Advisors: Every Startup Needs One

TechEmpower Innovation

The Strategic Technical Advisor looks at the business and determines what makes sense from a technology perspective in the short-term and longer-terms. The Tactical Technical Advisor stays on top of the development team to ensure that they’re team is building the right thing in a high-quality, efficient manner.

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Using End-to-End Visibility to Scale and Streamline Automotive Production

Planview

A Shifting Reality for the Auto Industry Automotive companies are increasingly confronted with the intricate task of synchronizing software development timelines with deadlines for vehicle launches. This confluence of factors impedes their agility and responsiveness.

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Navigating Technical Debt in the Automotive Industry

Planview

According to McKinsey , this “tax” on development comprises about 40 percent of IT balance sheets, stemming from the intense pressure to enter the market and gather feedback swiftly. These challenges underscore the complexities inherent in managing and evolving the technological framework of automotive software.

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Why is developing digital products one of the solutions to overcome the crisis?

mjvinnovation

What makes us believe that developing digital products is not only a solution to overcome the crisis, but also to generate business value after it too. Technology has only evolved – and very fast. The pandemic effects have created a scenario of uncertainty – unemployment and economic weaknesses cannot be neglected.

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Win at Digital Transformation By Connecting Portfolio Management and Value Stream Management 

Planview

Four out of five CEOs are looking to digital technology investments to counter current economic pressures, including inflation, scarce talent, and supply constraints. So what can technology organizations do to achieve a higher rate of return on investment (ROI)? VSM builds connections between siloed teams within an organization.

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Bringing User Centered Design to the Agile Environment

Boxes and Arrows

I built a team with a dedicated user researcher; information architect; interaction and visual designers and we even made a guerilla usability lab and had regular test sessions. As the Creative Director, I deferred authority to him to develop the product as he saw fit. This is an extreme example of where SCRUM went bad.

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