In this video presentation about Agile for Hardware, Katherine Radeka and Kathy Iberle share their experiences with using Agile principles to improve the flow of work for physical products. Along the …
A Short History of Queueing Theory
In 1910, the builders of early telephone systems faced a serious challenge. They needed to predict how many phone lines, circuits, and switchboard operators they would need, yet the volume and …
Achieve Agility with the Right Batch
Software development moves faster when the work is split into small, independent batches. (See What Makes Agile Work). Small batches can shorten feedback loops dramatically - if the batches are the …
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What Makes Agile Work
Agile methods create speed and flexibility in software projects - but why? The answer may surprise you. Agile methods work because they reduce feedback loops dramatically. Modern agile methods …
Rapid Learning Cycles: Agile for COTS Projects
Are you frustrated by how much time it takes to purchase and configure large COTS (Commercial-Off-the-Shelf) software packages? A COTS package is better than build-from-scratch for many large …
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What is the Rapid Learning Cycles Framework?
The Rapid Learning Cycles Framework* is a synthesis of the best ideas from Agile Development for software and from Lean Product Development methods used in hardware. The framework is tailored for …
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