23 May 25

When Shared Services Make Sense vs. Cross-Functional Teams: A Flow Perspective

In the agile world, there is frequent debate about whether shared services orcross-functional teams are the better choice. From the perspective of flowmetrics and value stream optimization, there are clear scenarios whereshared services provide advantages. This article explores when centralizedexpertise makes sense and when integrated teams should be prioritized—based on insights from flow metric analysis and evolutionary changemanagement.

23 May 25

DevOps Metrics

Modern software development faces the challenge of delivering high-quality software faster and more reliably, while also ensuring the satisfaction and productivity of development teams. Three established measurement systems have emerged as industry standards for evaluating and optimizing DevOps processes: DORA metrics focus on the technical performance of software delivery, the SPACE framework offers a holistic view of developer productivity and well-being, while Flow metrics measure the value stream from conception to production.

22 Dec 24

A Practical Look at Software Profit Streams™

In the modern software landscape, businesses of all sizes grapple with finding reliable ways to earn consistent revenue while staying relevant to users’ needs. One method often touted is building software Profit Streams™ directly into your product strategy. While this approach can be highly beneficial, it’s critical to understand what these profit streams are, how they function in practice, and where the potential pitfalls lie. Below, we’ll break down the fundamentals to help you decide whether Profit Streams™ fit your software model.

04 Nov 24

Dynamic Shared Ownership Transformation at Bayer

Dynamic Shared Ownership (DSO) is an advanced organizational model that aims to break down traditional hierarchies in companies, promoting a more inclusive, democratic form of participation and ownership. Described in detail in Gary Hamel and Michele Zanini's book Humanocracy, this concept proposes a radical departure from rigid, top-down corporate structures to create an environment where every employee is treated not only as an executor but as a co-creator and co-owner.

23 Oct 24

From Project to Product at Palantir

Companies are shifting from project-based business to product-organizations to achieve higher margins, easier distribution, and better scalability. I had the chance to interview two ex Palantir employees and ask them a little about how Palantir transitioned from Project to Product.

14 Oct 24

The Knowledge Centric Perspective

In the fast-paced world of software development, understanding how to optimize processes is crucial for engineering managers. One promising approach is the knowledge-centric perspective, which focuses on the vital role of knowledge in driving efficiency and productivity. At the heart of this perspective is Knowledge.

30 Aug 24

Kaizen at Honda

Ive found a 50 year old motorcycle in front of a beer garden around my home town. which led me to the greatest rabbithole about a company since i wrote about Lockheed. This time, it about Honda. But lets get back to where things started. Manufacturing.

13 Jun 24

Back to the roots of agility

Agile methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban have become increasingly popular in recent years, especially in software development.

13 Jun 24

II War Time / Peace Time in Corporations

So what are "wartime" and "peacetime", and more generally, what's the deal with using military terms in a tech context?

13 Jun 24

The Secrets Behind OpenAI's Frequent Shipping

What exactly fuels the blistering pace at which OpenAI ships updates and new features?

13 Jun 24

I War Time / Peace Time in Corporations

Calls for the "war-time CEO" described by Ben Horowiz are getting louder and louder. How do these different modes affect employees and how can you be successful in them?

13 Jun 24

Lightspeed Project

The Lightspeed Project: A Case Study in Agile Innovation at Pfizer

13 Jun 24

IV War Time / Peace Time in Corporations

Final article on the War and Peace series

13 Jun 24

Minimum Viable Product (MVP) VS Product Market Fit (PMF)

Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and Product Market Fit (PMF) are two important concepts in the area of product and business model development.

13 Jun 23

III War Time / Peace Time in Corporations

A timely focus of this article is the transition to wartime, as is currently taking place in many technology companies.