Optimizing change processes with Value Stream Mapping
Value Stream Mapping is useful for optimizing processes, but not usually applied to change processes itself. There is a hidden opportunity here because determining and discussing the change process VSM also helps optimizing the change process. It helps determining what the change is all about (the value that should be created) and helps determining what parts of the change process create value and what parts don’t.
Where Scrum sucks
I do love Scrum. But at the same time Scrums sucks at a lot of areas from a business point of view. In my opinion the Scrum process is great to get things done. It’s great to get a motivated team with focus, it maximizes creativity and delivers value. The business side of Scrum however is [...]
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Planned books:
- Making Sense of Change Management: A Complete Guide to the Models, Tools and Techniques of Organizat by Esther Cameron, Mike Green
- Freedom from Command by John Seddon
- Do the Right Thing: How Dedicated Employees Create Loyal Customers and Large Profits by James F. Parker
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BiSL: A Framework for Business Information Management (Best Practice Introduction Guide) by Van Haren Publishing
Recent books:
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