Adapt

Oct
10
2020
By Clarence Galapon
Why BDUF is Bad

Why BDUF is Bad

Adapt, SAFe Principle #3
Day 193. Big Design UpFront (BDUF) is a bad thing in ‘adaptive environment’... where ‘fog of uncertainty’ exists... lots of unknown... lots unseen. The wrong design could emerge as a result of BDUF... leading to incorrect solution. Where there is ‘fog of uncertainty’... it is best assume variability and preserve options... as you move forward, you inspect what is transparent to you and adapt accordingly. October 15, 2022: My new book, "SAFe Is Like ...", is now available on Amazon.  What our students think about the Lean Agile Guru ("Author of SAFe is Like ...") -- click here You will…
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Dec
03
2019
By Clarence Galapon

Strong ‘Why’

Adapt
Blockbuster Blackberry Borders Kodak ... many more These were strong companies with intelligent people ... all went on downward spiral... they did not have a strong 'why'... to adapt to digital disruptions... they sat on their laurels... your company could be next... 'It's not the strongest species that survive, not the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.' -- Charles Darwin Find your strong 'why'... and put a sense of urgency to it... and put action behind it... adapt... or perish.
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Nov
05
2018
By Clarence Galapon
Pairing … is Good for Growth

Pairing … is Good for Growth

Adapt, cross-train, pairing
Do you have strength / high competency that you are willing to share ? Do you have weakness / low competency that you want improved? If you are in an environment that allows you to pair with someone who wants to improve on a weakness with input from your strength ... and vice-versa ... that's an opportunity and take it ... it is called pairing for growth! It is good for both parties. The more you share and teach what you are good at, the wiser. better, and stronger you become. The student becomes better, stronger and wiser as well.…
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Jun
11
2018
By Clarence Galapon
Ignore These at your Peril: Adaptability and Decentralized Decision-Making

Ignore These at your Peril: Adaptability and Decentralized Decision-Making

Adapt, Decentralize, Inform, Inspire, Story
Adaptability:  In the Car Shop industry, work flows to them  -- from customers walking in with their car problems, everyday, 7 days a week -- without knowing in advance what is required. These folks have the ability to create an unknown output from an unpredictable input. They have a system that is designed for adaptability: a flow-based system. A system with prioritized work flow vis-à-vis resource capacity. Yes, I cannot just walk in and demand for my car to be fixed right away at that moment. They always have a work in process all the time, and, on top of…
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Apr
30
2018
By Clarence Galapon
Adapt to Any Situation…

Adapt to Any Situation…

Adapt, Agile, Inspire, Lean
April 29, Sunday afternoon. It was a very nice weather -- sunny, blue skies, breezy and a balmy 67F; my family and I were at the UNCC -- University of North Carolina, Charlotte --  Science Expo. Lots of university students showing their stuff; kids and families gathering around them. It was a very festive scene. As we walked around to check various exhibits/booths, we came across a robot doing a two-finger push up. I immediately took out my iPhone and started filming it. It was so awesome (check it out at https://vimeo.com/leanagileguru/bruce). This robot's act reminded me of a film on…
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