Scrum.org Community Podcast
Shifting to Product: Insights on Organizational Transformation and Reflecting on Project to Product Event with Mik Kersten
Nov 7, 2024
Mik Kersten, CTO at Planview and author of "Project to Product," dives into the crucial shift from project-centric to product-driven models. He highlights the importance of executive sponsorship and business alignment for successful transformation. Kersten discusses Vanguard's journey, emphasizing how flow metrics enhance decision-making and alleviate challenges like technical debt. The conversation sparks optimism about integrating agile practices and advanced frameworks like cloud and microservices, positioning them as vital for future organizational advancements.
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Quick takeaways
- Organizations must prioritize engaging the entire business community and securing executive sponsorship for successful transitions to product-oriented models.
- Addressing technical debt and prioritizing it alongside new feature delivery is essential for organizations to effectively adopt product operating models.
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Embracing the Product Operating Model
Organizations are increasingly recognizing the need to shift from a project-based approach to a product-oriented model to succeed in the digital age. This transition demands a fundamental rethink of how work is delivered, focusing on capabilities rather than discrete projects. Many organizations, once viewed as laggards, are now being urged to adopt this model, realizing that simply implementing Agile or DevOps practices is insufficient without a broader operational shift. Presentations from strategic consultancies, like McKinsey and Bain, emphasized the necessity for more guidance as these organizations navigate this significant change.
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