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Lower the Water Level

We are experts at building aligned software development programs and teams. Our systematic approach finds the root cause issues, exposes them to leadership, and provides actionable solutions to see immediate results. Take our free assessment to figure out where you should be focusing your efforts.

Alignment Pain Points

All software programs have universal core components that integrate deliver value: Engineering, Product, and Leadership. When these key areas are mis-aligned they cause pain points.

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Team working together for success

Engineering Teams

  • Confusion on who is doing what

  • Resource bottle necks

  • Quality issues

  • Release confusion

Ensuring good handoff of requirements

Product and Engineering

  • Priority confusion

  • Lack of requirements

  • Silo'd decisions

  • Requirement misses

Leader helping get folks to the top of a mountain

Leadership and Program

  • Lack of confidence

  • Delay suprises

  • Continual org and process changes

  • Status update fatigue

Agile Alignment System

Our Agile Alignment System is a disciplined, systematic approach that blends Agile best practices with military leadership principles. We bring clarity, cut through chaos, and align your program so it delivers results.

Agile Alignment System Overview

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1 | Organization and Key Roles

Structuring the program into a team-based model and identifying key roles.

  • Team Ownership

  • Key Roles

  • Execution Chart

2 | Agile Team Processes

Aligning the agile teams to ensure collaboration and streamlined communication.

  • Sprint Cadence

  • Backlogs

  • Team Agreements

3 | Product Processes

Bringing clarity and collaboration to the product process from idea to ready to work.

  • Program Value Statement

  • Product Canvas

  • Story Workshop

4 | Delivery Practices

Developing program standards, practices, and alignment in how the program operates.

  • Task Management Systems

  • Risks/Impediments

  • Meetings

5| Metrics

Measuring the right things to maximize value through the system.

  • Thrust and Vector Metrics

  • Documentation

6 | Reporting and Executive Comms

Getting the right actionable information to program leadership and key stakeholders.

  • Reporting Products

  • Key Stakeholder Chart

Typical Engagement

  • Take our 15 min Assessment to provide us context of your organization.

  • Schedule a 30 min discovery call with our CEO to see if we can help.

  • Engage in a two-week program assessment with a senior consultant to identify focus areas and see our recommendations.

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