Remove Software Development Remove Strategy Remove Underperforming Technical Team
article thumbnail

Gap Analysis Framework Strategy Template

Leapfrogging

Gap Analysis: A Practical Guide for Strategy Projects Gap Analysis is a structured framework used to evaluate the difference between an organizations current performance and its desired future state. This analysis is widely used across industries, from business operations and project management to human resources and product development.

Analysis 173
article thumbnail

Project Portfolio Management Template

Leapfrogging

Without a clear portfolio strategy, teams risk misallocating resources, pursuing low-value projects, or failing to achieve intended outcomes. When implemented effectively, PPM transforms project delivery from a fragmented process into a cohesive, goal-driven strategy. This forms the basis for prioritization.

Project 130
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Technical Advisors: Every Startup Needs One

TechEmpower Innovation

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?

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Effective Tools for Employee Wellbeing

Business and Tech

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. What types of benefits and rewards are employees seeking today? How do you achieve effective collaboration across time zones?

Tools 130
article thumbnail

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.

Agile 108
article thumbnail

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

Planview

By identifying key challenges and proposing actionable solutions, we aim to shed light on the strategies necessary for success in the industry’s dynamic landscape. This divergence between software and hardware cycles poses significant challenges, particularly for OEMs typically focused on manufacturing.