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Calculating the Six Hidden Costs of Waste in Software Development 

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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

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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. This is especially important with outsourced development teams. Are developers following best practices in their code and life cycle?

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

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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. Acquiring such comprehensive skills presents a formidable and resource-intensive endeavor.

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Effective Tools for Employee Wellbeing

Business and Tech

Through your research, what are some effective tools or resources you have found to improve employee wellbeing? Traditional health benefits administrators have bad networks. Many software development companies have what’s called distributed teams, which means people working around the globe on products.

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Navigating Technical Debt in the Automotive Industry

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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. Finally, the integrity of software performance significantly shapes brand perception and overall business success.

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

Planview

By combining these approaches, organizations can improve the performance of every stage of the software development lifecycle, from planning to delivery to outcomes. VSM builds connections between siloed teams within an organization. The PMO determines how strategy gets put into action and turned into execution and delivery.

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Integrating ‘Agile’ Approaches into ‘Waterfall’ Cultures

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is the guiding question, and we develop solutions based upon our understanding of the answer. We might begin with a requirements gathering process in order to understand resources and parameters, and stay within the scope of the Project Charter that emerges from that process. Core Elements of Waterfall. Core Elements of Agile.

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