You're reading from The Lean-Agile Way Unleash business results in the digital era with value stream management

Product type Paperback

Published in Aug 2024

Publisher Packt

ISBN-13 9781835461877

Length 386 pages

Edition 1st Edition

Concepts

Agile

Authors (3):

Al Shalloway

Cecil 'Gary' Rupp

Richard Knaster

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Table of Contents (19) Chapters

Preface

1. Part 1:Building on Lean-Agile Foundations: Mastering the Basics

2. Chapter 1: Navigating Lean-Agile Transformations FREE CHAPTER

3. Chapter 2: Solving Complex Business Problems with Agility

4. Chapter 3: Establishing Lean Flows to Improve Productivity

5. Part 2: Attending to our Value Streams: Prioritize Improvements by their Value-Added Impact

6. Chapter 4: Driving Improvements with Value Stream Management

7. Chapter 5: Introducing the VSM Implementation Roadmap

8. Chapter 6: Navigating Value Stream Optimization

9. Chapter 7: Connecting the Value Stream Network

10. Part 3: Achieving Lean-Agile and VSM Mastery: For Product-Oriented Business Transformations

11. Chapter 8: Implementing the Basic Lean-Agile Solution Team (BLAST)

12. Chapter 9: Defining a Business Agility System for the Enterprise (BASE)

13. Part 4: Driving Sustainable Transformation: Strategies to Achieve Lean-Agile Mastery

14. Chapter 10: Enhancing Decision-Making in the Lean-Agile Organization

15. Chapter 11: Implementing Strategies for Organizational Transformation

16. Chapter 12: Building Lean-Agile and VSM Mastery

17. Index

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Laying the groundwork for value stream mastery

In this chapter, we will introduce you to VSM principles and practices, which serve as a foundation for Lean-Agile improvements. VSM is a powerful methodology that extends beyond software product development and delivery activities; its principles and practices are universally applicable to any workstream or process.

Moreover, VSM plays a crucial role in aligning investments in software delivery capabilities with other corporate change initiatives, ensuring that priorities are aligned with corporate objectives and customer needs. We’ll explore how VSM serves as a continuous and less stressful business transformation strategy, discussing its purpose and goals.

VSM enables organizations to refine processes and adopt a Lean approach to eliminate inefficiencies such as constraints, delays, and waste, boosting value creation and competitiveness. Beyond the private sector, government agencies and not-for-profit organizations are...