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What is SAFe? A framework for scaling business agility

CIO

Value streams refer to the set of processes by which an organization creates value for its customers, which can be internal users or external consumers or clients. Apply systems thinking into all facets of development. Base milestones on objective estimation and evaluation of working systems to ensure there is an economic benefit.

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Assembly required: 8 myths about knowledge management debunked

CIO

Knowledge assembly acknowledges the unpredictable and sometimes accidental nature of knowledge creation, and it requires a culture that incentivizes open information sharing, while ensuring managers have the requisite knowledge to make the most informed decisions. It also hinders knowledge assembly within organizations.

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Simple sabotage for software

Erik Bernhardsson

When possible, refer all matters to committees for “further study and consideration” Attempt to make committees as large as possible — never less than five. Refer back to matters decided upon at the last meeting and attempt to re-open the question of the advisability of that decision. What are some things you can do?

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How to Choose the Right Cloud Consulting Company for Your Business?

OTS Solutions

With cloud consulting, businesses gain access to a team of experts who possess in-depth knowledge of cloud computing and can guide them through the complex process of migrating their systems to the cloud. Additionally, these companies help in migrating existing systems and applications to the cloud, ensuring a smooth and seamless transition.

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Police Reform and Systems Design in 5 Clear Points

Scott Berkun

Patrisse Cullors , co-founder of Black Lives Matter, has said that police culture has long been detached from the needs of the communities they are supposed to serve and that it needs to be transformed. At one obvious level if the culture in an organization is still unchanged, what should we expect?

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Best Pre-Employment Assessments: Optimizing Your Hiring Process for 2024

Hacker Earth Developers Blog

Identify top talent with the right skills and cultural fit. Personality Assessments: These assessments can provide insights into a candidate’s personality traits, work style, and cultural fit within your organization. Pymetrics : Utilizes gamified assessments to evaluate cognitive skills, personality traits, and cultural fit.

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10 best practices when partnering for strategic skills

CIO

Such partnerships include long-standing ones such as business consultancies to advise on transformation efforts, software vendors with expertise in vertical or horizontal solutions, system integrators to help design and implement multi-vendor tech stacks, and managed service providers to run and optimize targeted IT domains.