How to improve software delivery performance
Many teams have a desire to be more agile in the way they operate and deliver products and projects. There are many stories of large organisations who attempted an Agile transformation and after spending a lot of effort and resources into making it successful, it still failed.
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Most effective and efficient ways to develop and deliver technology
Excellence is possible. We have seen more and more organization adapting effective techniques to software delivery and actually delivering projects quickly, reliably and safely.
For organizations seeking guidance on how to improve, we would like to point out that you need to start with the foundations. Once you have the ...
The key role of dynamic talent allocation in shaping the future of work
“Flow to work” operating models match scarce skills to high-priority work, improve people development, and increase business responsiveness. While the approach isn’t new, the pandemic has demonstrated its value.
As companies emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, they are realizing that talent management has become even more urgent. Given the disruptions to ...
Future proof: Solving the ‘adaptability paradox’ for the long term
Just when leaders need fresh thinking and decisiveness, they tend to fall back on tried-and-true ways. Five actions can transform your relationship with uncertainty and help you thrive.
Shutdowns and supply-chain hacks. Hybrid work, remote shopping, settling up via blockchain. The past year has made it abundantly clear, if it wasn’t already, ...
How Project Managers Can Stay Relevant in Agile Organizations
Much of traditional project management involved working along a pre-defined plan to achieve pre-defined goals. But in an agile environment, the concept of “done” is becoming increasingly obsolete. What does it take to effectively manage projects whose requirements are constantly shifting? In this piece, the author offers three key ...
The eight trends that will define 2021 – and beyond
McKinsey’s global managing partner discusses the new ideas and business models transforming industry landscapes.
Crises tend to give rise to remarkable innovations and insights. Today is just such a moment, raising challenges to many long-held beliefs about how companies should operate. In this episode of the Inside the Strategy Room podcast, McKinsey’s global leader ...
How do you measure success in digital? Five metrics for CEOs
As organizations launch more and more digital initiatives, CEOs must monitor whether they are delivering business results. These metrics are ones to watch.
In a time of seemingly nonstop digital disruptions, which have only accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic, the business imperative to embrace digital, data, and analytics is widely understood. The link to ...
How boards can help digital transformations
Boards can add value to their business’s digital transformation in five specific areas.
Few board directors would dispute the importance of digital and how it’s fundamentally reshaping the competitive landscape in almost every sector. But many of those we speak to are uncertain about what their role should be in helping ...
Agile Transformation Office (ATO) is the new Project Management Office (PMO)
This structure defines goals, ensures that agility’s principles stick, and keeps the focus on value. Three design decisions are key:
Agree on the ATO’s purpose and mandate
Define the ATO’s reporting structure and its place within the organization
Determine the ATO’s roles and responsibilities
For years now, companies across industries, bent on ...
How to Successfully Scale a Flat Organisation
Many startups today have adopted a “self-directed” model, which includes flat organizational structures, minimal hierarchy, self-management, and an emphasis on empowerment. When these companies are small, this model confers all sorts of advantages. But it’s hard for companies to stick to that model when they grow and scale. Some companies ...