This PPT slide, part of the 48-slide Agile at Scale in Software Development PowerPoint presentation, emphasizes the necessity for various organizational functions, beyond just Development, to adopt an agile operational framework. The central theme is the "Broader operating model," which illustrates how different departments must align their practices to enhance overall agility.
The slide outlines key components that contribute to this alignment. It begins with the need to set business direction informed by customer value. This involves establishing long-term strategies based on business value and investment themes, as well as mid-term guidance through release planning and sprint prioritization. Regular participation in sprint demos is highlighted as essential for maintaining transparency and collaboration.
The 4 main functions depicted—Product Management, Product Development, Finance, and Human Resources—are interconnected within a shared operating model. Each function has specific roles:
- Product Management focuses on steering product direction and ensuring alignment with customer needs.
- Finance is urged to shift from a project-based funding model to one that supports product lines, advocating for a new project financing approach that emphasizes end-to-end funding based on business value.
- Human Resources must adapt to understand the skill requirements of Agile teams, ensuring that talent aligns with the agile methodology.
- Sourcing and Vendor Management encourages intelligent collaboration with vendors, moving away from rigid contractual approaches.
This slide serves as a strategic guide for organizations looking to implement agile methodologies across various functions, ensuring that all departments work cohesively towards common goals. It underscores the importance of a unified approach to agility, which can lead to improved efficiency and responsiveness in meeting customer demands.
This slide is part of the Agile at Scale in Software Development PowerPoint presentation.
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