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Leadership Pattern: Invest in Platform Teams and Accelerate the IT Function
The autonomy of teams is supported by the ability to operate as independent teams. The way to achieve autonomy through DevOps is by setting up teams (Business System teams) structured around distinct services and products, as shown in the following figure. The guidance of architects is of great help when setting up teams, such as…
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Characteristics of Antifragile Organizations
Antifragile organizations have a culture that enables people to learn fast from their environment, adapt to it, and take advantage of volatility. Some of the characteristics of antifragile organizations are: Antifragile organizations support Agile and Lean philosophies well. Many enterprises have invested in these philosophies over the past decades. DASA DevOps Leader DASA DevOps Leader…
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Key Methods for Tracking Business Objectives
Three distinct methodologies to identify, execute, and track business goals with precision and agility. In the dynamic business landscape, aligning objectives and strategies is pivotal for success. Three distinct methodologies, Hoshin Kanri, OGSM, and OKR, stand out as powerful instruments for identifying, executing, and tracking business goals with precision and agility. Hoshin Kanri: Strategic Policy…
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Business Objectives Should Make the Big Hairy Audacious Goal (BHAG) More Tangible
Business objectives, potentially derived from the BHAG, refer to the specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) targets set by an organization to achieve its overall mission and vision. They represent the desired outcomes and results the organization aims to accomplish within a specific timeframe. Business objectives provide a clear direction and focus for the…
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Common Challenges in Portfolio Management
Common challenges Lack of clear portfolio strategy Unclear strategic direction hampers decision-making and leads to confusion and wasted effort. Inadequate portfolio governance Inefficient governance structures and processes result in delays, conflicting priorities, and decision-making bottlenecks. Insufficient alignment between strategy and execution Misalignment between strategic goals and portfolio execution leads to wasted resources and compromised outcomes.…
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The Relationship Between Product Management and Project, Portfolio, and Service Management
Project Management, Portfolio Management, and Service Management are integral components in the broader landscape of organizational capabilities and methodologies. Each plays a unique role, yet they are interconnected and contribute collectively to the overall success and efficiency of an organization. Project Management: Portfolio Management: Service Management: Understanding and optimizing these relationships contribute to a more…
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DASA Product Management Principles
IT organizations face a variety of challenges due to the wall of confusion between the differDASA Product Management principles align with key principles and dimensions found in related methodologies and frameworks. Let’s establish the connections: Value-Driven Decision-Making Value-driven decision-making sits at the core of successful product management. Here’s how it connects to key product management…
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Key Dimensions of DASA Product Management
IT organizations face a variety of challenges due to the wall of confusion between the different teams. Tearing down this wall is, therefore, difficult due to the various challenges.DASA Product Management framework aims to offer guidelines and principles for effectively managing products within an organization. This framework is specifically tailored to address the unique challenges…
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Challenges in Breaking The Wall of Confusion
IT organizations face a variety of challenges due to the wall of confusion between the different teams. Tearing down this wall is, therefore, difficult due to the various challenges. The challenges faced by IT organizations in breaking the wall of confusion between different teams. Key challenges: Organizational Silos Development and Operations teams work in isolation…
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Challenges with Traditional Ways of Working
In many organizations, IT continues to be a roadblocker instead of a business enabler. The key challenges faced by organizations are manual releases, low-quality products, sporadic releases, product backlog, and others, resulting in cost escalation. Challenges With Traditional Ways Low Quality: The production of subpar products or services due to a lack of quality control,…
