Stepping into next-generation IT

Flow teams are excellent vehicles to deliver business value faster without compromising on sustainability and quality. They work even better for achieving business agility when business organizations are also transformed as a flow-based organization by breaking the traditional business unit silos. This helps in optimizing the steps in the flow and delivering software faster together with a fully aligned community of business owners. In such cases, the business owners may become true product owners.

If the business is organized based on flows, flow-based IT teams can be better collocated and integrated into the business teams. Embedding teams with business brings higher motivation levels and a sense of purpose as both teams work on a shared vision and context. The CoPs connect these teams together for community-based growth. IT operations, other IT value streams, the CTO office, cybersecurity, and other essentials continue to stay within IT boundaries...