Is there a Simplified Version of Disciplined Agile?

Is there a Simplified Version of Disciplined Agile?

Disciplined Agile (“DA”) is a sizable body of agile and lean knowledge, and it keeps growing. Is there a simplified version of Disciplined Agile? Yes, I know of many simplified versions of DA. However, before jumping right to the simplified versions, I...
Roles of Value Stream Management – Part 2 of 2

Roles of Value Stream Management – Part 2 of 2

This article is part 2 of 2 and focuses on a brief overview of two new roles to consider and the evolution of responsibilities of two typical existing roles. The first new role is the Disciplined Agile Value Stream Consultant, or “DAVSC.” Released as both a role and...
Roles of Value Stream Management – Part 1 of 2

Roles of Value Stream Management – Part 1 of 2

If we move to Disciplined Agile’s strategy for Value Stream Management (VSM), are there any new roles we need to consider? Yes. In addition, existing roles will evolve with new responsibilities and ways to add value. This article is part 1 of 2 and focuses on evolving...
Feature Tetris – Value Flow Planning

Feature Tetris – Value Flow Planning

How do we maximize the flow of value delivery for a Minimum Business Increment? Conduct a type of Value Flow Planning I call Feature Tetris. In the Look Ahead Value Flow Planning article, I covered a type of Value Flow Planning I call MBI Tetris. It is a dynamic way...
Value Flow Planning – MBI Tetris

Value Flow Planning – MBI Tetris

How do we maximize the flow of value delivery? For example, how do we determine the potential flow of Minimum Business Increment (MBI) delivery in a period such as a quarter? We conduct Look Ahead Value Flow Planning. The Value Flow Planning (VFP) event in Disciplined...