Johanna Rothman

JUNE 24, 2020

In a conversation about product quality, the product owner said, “If the testers found the problems faster, we would be done faster.” That's because product development is a system of work. If you pressure one piece of the system and don't accommodate that pressure elsewhere, you create bad products.

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Johanna Rothman

MARCH 29, 2022

Joanie, a new VP Engineering, joined the company a couple of weeks ago. Her boss, the CEO, wants to know how long it will take engineering to finish all the projects. See Create Your Successful Agile Project for more details.) Are you still working on this project? If so, how long do you think this project will take?

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Johanna Rothman

MARCH 18, 2024

That part discusses why managers see agile coaches and Scrum Masters as staff positions, not line jobs. I assume you have some sort of functional product development expertise. If not, why are you in technical product development? This post is about your deep domain expertise, first in product, then in agility.

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Johanna Rothman

JANUARY 2, 2020

I had a conversation with a hardware engineer whose organization got the mandate, “Go agile or bust!” And, they're trying to show finished product , not simulations. If you have a software-only product, you can minimize the cost of delivery and change, once you create this environment: Short build times.

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Johanna Rothman

JANUARY 9, 2018

Ryan Ripley interviewed me on his podcast, Agile for Humans 83 about Create Your Successful Agile Project. I didn’t stint on my opinions or on my experience with agile teams. The other opinion (based on my experience) was that of using ROI to predict which product, project, or feature a team should do first.

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Johanna Rothman

JANUARY 16, 2019

In that case, you have a low need for product innovation. Products that keep the lights on or extend a product's capabilities, but do not transform the organization's capabilities. Even if you do encounter technical problems, agile approaches help manage those problems with short project feedback loops.

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Harvard Business

MAY 22, 2018

I know it is critical for the leadership to embrace agile, but the sad reality is that I’m not sure our leadership team will start before it’s too late. Rather than debating the advantages of agile teams, why not start demonstrating them? Perhaps my journey to agile will help you figure out how to begin your own.

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Harvard Business

MAY 15, 2018

Increasing volatility, uncertainty, growing complexity, and ambiguous information (VUCA) has created a business environment in which agile collaboration is more critical than ever. Intuitively, we know that the collaborative intensity of work has skyrocketed, and that collaborations are central to agility. This story is not unique.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 6, 2019

Finding valuable insights: Structured and unstructured data sources can uncover patterns and relationships that reveal customer needs, expose system vulnerabilities and improve productivity and performance. Tailoring products to individual needs: Big data allows an organisation to narrowly segment customers.

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Data Consulting Agile Industry 106

Epicflow

JULY 5, 2024

It increases productivity Capacity planning software helps ensure that the right resources are available at the right time and aren’t overloaded. This helps maintain high productivity levels. The solution serves agencies, consultants, IT teams, construction and engineering industries.

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Johanna Rothman

MAY 23, 2022

Before the pandemic, Jenny, the VP of Engineering, insisted that the engineering staff needed to work in the Boston area. And she wants the teams to create products the customers want to buy. Jenny has experienced what many of you have, too: Collaborative teams with diverse experiences can develop products customers want to buy.

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Harvard Business

MAY 4, 2018

Called Agile, the process put customers at the center of product development, encouraged rapid prototyping, and dramatically increased corporate speed and agility. While Agile began as a product development innovation, it sparked a corporate strategy and process revolution. Maximize engineering productivity.

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Harvard Business

JUNE 13, 2018

By Ayman Sayed, President and Chief Product Officer, CA Technologies. But, what about the application of AI and ML to agile development, testing and even portfolio management? We’re all striving to deliver better products faster to meet customer needs in the marketplace and stay ahead of the competition.

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Harvard Business

DECEMBER 23, 2021

If you design for resilience, you’ll be better able to navigate disruptions.

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Tom Spencer

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Agile software development is a set of principles and practices that aim to improve the effectiveness of software development. Although agile software development promises to reduce costs and boost creativity, the reliability and consistency of a consulting service could be negatively affected. Background and education are important.

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Harvard Business

JULY 1, 2016

That’s our product, and that’s our passion. It launched a product, gathered feedback, and kept iterating as it scaled and added users. At the other is a product or service that solves the problem or addresses the market in a way nobody has thought of before. Your data isn’t even in the picture.

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Epicflow

MARCH 19, 2024

This time, we’ve prepared updates that will prove useful for those who work in an Agile environment, use Jira + Epicflow integration as well as those dealing with manufacturing, machine building, and other complex phased projects. back-end and front-end developers, QA engineers, etc.).

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Management Agile Engineering Software 52

Johanna Rothman

JULY 16, 2019

Their organizations treat the software people (IT or Engineering) as a shared service. While the organization might use products and product lines, the software people work in projects. I've said in the past that as soon as we have more work than teams to do the work, we need to switch from one product to another.

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Productivity Software Report Engineering 50

Johanna Rothman

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The first is that Brooks strongly suggested the idea of a “surgical team” That hierarchical team was a feature- or product-based team. Ten people, seven of them professionals, are at work on the problem, but the system is the product of one mind–or at most two, acting uno animo.”

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Johanna Rothman

DECEMBER 4, 2023

One Engineering organization of about 2000 people had a terrible time releasing anything “on” or even, “near” time. Value Let's start with the cost of the work and start with some assumptions: Each engineer costs the organization between $3000-$4000/week in salary plus overhead. (If Why did I believe them?

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Harvard Business

APRIL 20, 2016

You hear a lot about “agile innovation” these days. Teams using agile methods get things done faster than teams using traditional processes. Agile has indisputably transformed software development, and many experts believe it is now poised to expand far beyond IT. They keep customers happier.

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Seth Godin Blog

AUGUST 7, 2024

One computer company, one phone company, one software company, one search engine… It doesn’t last. But the short run is fairly short, and the resilience, productivity and utility that come from agility and serving customers and employees more effectively is worth the transition.

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Business Consulting Agency

MARCH 15, 2024

This data-driven approach enables companies to develop targeted marketing campaigns, product offerings, and messaging that resonate with their target audience, driving engagement and conversions. Adaptability and Agility In today’s rapidly evolving market, agility and adaptability are essential for marketing success.

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The Source

MAY 10, 2019

While scale is still a key part of the firm’s narrative, the years in which Accenture offered the consulting equivalent of Bauhaus brutalism have given way to an altogether smarter approach, all agile and innovation. But where is Accenture going now? But Accenture’s scale makes this a significant move.

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Harvard Business

DECEMBER 13, 2017

Because I teach a course on Product Management at Harvard Business School, I am routinely asked “what is the role of a Product Manager?” ” The role of a Product Manager (PM) is often referred to as the “CEO of the Product.” Aron Vellekoop Len/Getty Images. Core Competencies.

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Harvard Business

JUNE 14, 2018

The term “innovation” is often associated with geniuses turning startups into gold mines — the next Google, Apple, or Amazon, with products no one even knew they needed. These bets on the next growth engine often depend on luck more than insight. Meanwhile, every company aspires to be as innovative as these startups.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 21, 2019

By adopting an agile work culture, organizations can focus on training, collaboration and constant improvement. Do not expect services or products to be perfect on the first go. Initially, the products lacked the scalability and flexibility that are available today. Build something that works and keep refining it.

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Johanna Rothman

JANUARY 16, 2019

Is it possible to balance the product innovation and feedback we need, with the commitment our management wants? How about when it does make sense to create small or larger estimates for the product? How about when it does make sense to create small or larger estimates for the product? It all depends on your product.

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Business Consulting Agency

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Increased Visibility and Traffic Fact: Websites that employ robust marketing strategies experience significantly higher visibility on search engines. Statistics: According to Nielsen, 59% of consumers prefer to buy products from familiar brands.

Marketing 52

Marketing ROI Engineering Media 52

Harvard Business

AUGUST 3, 2017

At a high level, a competency center is a collection of domain experts who are given a goal to improve agility, foster innovation, establish best practices, provide training (and mentoring), and be a communications engine. Then ask them to create a personal development plan. Build certification into your training.

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Training Training Data Agile 54

Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

And at Greycroft, a venture capital firm, investor Teddy Citrin has laid out a veritable map for the further disruption of every consumer products category. Plug-and-play e-commerce technology, search engine optimization, and other distribution solutions are making it ever easier for products to directly reach consumers.

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Kates Kesler

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

For example, the lack of project prioritization and ineffective allocation of engineering and product development resources resulted in late and over-budget products, which were now in high demand. Given our ideal customer mix, where should we be a product-centric innovator, a me-too fast follower, and customer-centric?

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Business Consulting Agency

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

In today’s competitive marketplace, even the best products or services can go unnoticed without an effective marketing strategy. Marketing allows you to reach your target audience and introduce them to your brand, products, or services. First, marketing campaigns help create demand for your products or services.

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Small Business Marketing Company Advertising 52

Business Consulting Agency

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Optimize your website for search engines and focus on local SEO to attract nearby customers. Use this information to refine your products or services and highlight your unique selling points. Staying agile and responsive to changes ensures your business remains relevant and competitive.

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Harvard Business

MAY 22, 2018

The key elements are (1) startups with fully dedicated cofounders, (2) a growth board of investors, and (3) an agile team focused on capturing learnings, building capabilities, and clearing roadblocks. What makes this a quest is that there is likely no product currently on the market or no existing demand from consumers.

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Harvard Business

OCTOBER 18, 2016

Killing products isn’t easy. Engineers and managers toil for months, often years, to conceive, develop, and launch new products. In our five-year study of global handset makers , we found that most firms pull products when they turn out to be obvious disasters such as the Note 7. Know the big picture.

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Harvard Business

MARCH 22, 2017

Marketers need to master data analytics, customer experience, and product design. This includes the product, the buying process, the ability to provide support, and customer relationships over time. Today, creative marketers need to operate more like entrepreneurs, continuously adjusting to sustain “ product/market fit.”

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