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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. 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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Making a Case for Digital Forensics

Business and Tech

The contents are updated and there are the beginnings of subjects like ethics and software development life cycle, but the bulk is still algorithms, coding, and platforms. Although there are exciting developments in machine learning, the broad topic of artificial intelligence dates back to the 1950s.

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Goodhart’s Law: When a target becomes its own enemy

Idea to Value

This refers to the process whereby it is clear what the targets for success are, and an individual, group or company does just enough to qualify for meeting those specific criteria. One area where Goodhart’s Law gets even more dangerous is in target-based software development, especially Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.

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From Waste to Value: Value Stream Management and AI in Action

Planview

In today’s fast-paced world of business and technology, efficiency in software delivery is not just important; it’s crucial. The idea of cutting waste, a principle from manufacturing, is relevant more than ever in software development and knowledge work as a means to increase efficiency.

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Generative AI – The End of Empty Textboxes

TechEmpower Innovation

The information provided was all pulled from data he’s already entered - just Mark, Houston, Math Teacher, Teach for America. Maybe those references to TFA sound like bragging, or he thinks “passion for numbers” sounds silly. And if this description doesn’t resonate with Mark, he can ask for a new one, while providing feedback.

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How to Drive Results for Top 3 Business Outcomes Using Flow Metrics in SAFe®

Planview

In the context of SAFe, flow refers to the smooth and uninterrupted progress of work through the entire value stream, from ideation to delivery. Increasing Business Agility One area undergoing rapid evolution in software development is generative AI.

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5 Factors Determining Success or Failure in the Shift From Project to Product

Planview

Five years ago, Planview CTA Mik Kersten outlined the “turning point” in his bestselling book, Project to Product: How to Thrive and Survive in the Age of Software with the Flow Framework. Direct mapping between delivery team metrics and business outcomes is necessary to support data-driven decision-making and inform strategy.

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