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Three Ways to Leverage Software Engineering Intelligence for Enhanced Delivery Efficiency

Planview

Engineering teams comprise a complex web of interdependent teams, tools, and processes. Often, the challenges that plague engineering teams originate in an upstream department. For example, if an engineering team’s velocity has slowed, it might be because an overzealous ideation team consistently commits to too much work.

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From CxO to Individual Contributor: A Journey Back to Passion

Tullio Siragusa

Some may yearn for the days when they were a Client Partner, directly interacting with clients, solving problems, and engaging in the hands-on work they loved. The following challenges, illustrated with real-life examples and accompanied by practical solutions, shed light on this unique transition.

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The Detriments of a Command-and-Control Culture and the Power of Design Thinking

Tullio Siragusa

Employees become mere executors of orders, leading to a lack of engagement and motivation. Example: Kodak, a once-dominant player in the photography industry, struggled to innovate and adapt to the digital age. Example: P&G used Design Thinking to redesign its Pampers product.

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Innovative Leadership in Circular Economy Initiatives: Paving the Way for Sustainability

Tullio Siragusa

At the heart of this transformative approach are innovative leaders who are rethinking business models, engaging stakeholders, and driving change towards more sustainable practices. Educate and Engage Employees: Foster an understanding of the circular economy’s benefits and engage employees in ideation and implementation.

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Unlocking B2B Sales: The Magic of Empathy, Storytelling, and Problem Solving

Tullio Siragusa

When clients believe you genuinely understand and care about their concerns, they’re more likely to engage with you, leading to more productive conversations and successful deals. Example: In a conversation about service upgrades, the client mentions they’ve had a stressful week dealing with system failures.

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Lead Scoring in B2B Sales: Transforming the Process with Design Thinking

Tullio Siragusa

This could include factors such as engagement with your website, response to email campaigns, and content downloads. For example, you may discover that certain criteria are not as effective as you thought, or that you need to adjust the values assigned to each. Test it with a small group of leads and gather feedback.

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Showing Your Shared Services ROI: 3 Ways to Prove Your Team’s Worth

Planview

Here are some examples of internal customers and their goals. Software engineering : Their goals will generally revolve around the efficient delivery of software. This encompasses reducing the delivery time and minimizing the amount of time—and significantly, the mental churn—for the engineers.