Addresses the question of how to understand and specify the flow of work responsibility and movement of information throughout the enterprise. For businesses to maximize the benefits of technology, they must transform their ad-hoc and often poorly defined ways of doing things to formal business processes. Analyzes the specification and implementation of complex information systems that integrate well into core business operations. Offers students an opportunity to learn how to use agile process specification techniques, dynamic process execution, and real-time measurement and reporting to support continuous business improvement and change. Part 2 of 2.
In this module, Analytical Solution Development, we will dive into the crucial phase of benefits management and solution evaluation in the context of project and program management. We will also explore how to harness the output of solution analysis to develop a benefits management plan and evaluate the success of a solution.
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3个视频18篇阅读材料3个作业
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3个视频•总计10分钟
Course Overview•2分钟
Faculty Bio•2分钟
SMART Objectives•5分钟
18篇阅读材料•总计60分钟
Course Introduction•2分钟
Syllabus–Business Process Engineering Part 2•10分钟
Academic Integrity•1分钟
Evaluation in Project Management•3分钟
Planning for Effective Evaluation: A Critical Project Management Step•3分钟
Determining Metrics for Effective Solution Evaluation•3分钟
Utilize Relevant Organizational KPIs•2分钟
Validating Solution Results: A Crucial Step in Project Evaluation•3分钟
The Go or No-Go Decision•7分钟
Evaluating Long-Term Solution Performance: A Strategic Imperative•4分钟
Navigating the Solution Replacement Phase-Out: Strategies•2分钟
Key Actions for a Smooth Solution Replacement Phase-Out•2分钟
Projects Delivering Promises•3分钟
Organizational Strategy and Program Alignment: A Strategic Imperative•2分钟
Principles for Achieving Alignment•2分钟
Benefits Management•4分钟
Benefits Management Plan Template•4分钟
Week 8 Conclusion•3分钟
3个作业•总计96分钟
Module 8 - Assess Your Learning: Benefits Realization•3分钟
Module 8 - Assess Your Learning: Benefits Management•3分钟
Strategic Alignment and Metric Selection for Project Success•90分钟
Data Visualization
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In this module, Data Visualization, we will delve into the intricacies of process mapping methodologies and approaches, with a specific focus on two prominent techniques: flowcharting and value stream mapping. Furthermore, we will explore supplementary tools, such as swimlane diagrams, process diagrams, data flow diagrams, and functional decomposition, highlighting their applications and benefits in diverse organizational contexts.
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18篇阅读材料4个作业
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18篇阅读材料•总计52分钟
Primary Process Mapping Techniques•2分钟
Effective Journey Mapping•3分钟
Summary of Effective Mapping•2分钟
Current- vs. Future-State Journey Map Differences•2分钟
Elements of Future-State Journey Mapping: Envisioning Tomorrow's Customer Experiences•3分钟
Elements of Future-State Journey Mapping: Designing Tomorrow's Experiences•2分钟
When to Use Future-State Journey Maps: Unleashing Innovation and Shared Vision•3分钟
The Value of Future-State Journey Mapping: Unleashing Creativity and Innovation in Customer Experience•3分钟
Creating a Future-State Journey Map: A Comprehensive Guide to Innovation and Visionary Design•3分钟
Post-Process Map Completion: A Roadmap for Continuous Improvement•3分钟
Data Storytelling•3分钟
Tailoring Your Story: Understanding Your Audience•3分钟
Visual Harmony: Key Factors in Diagram Design•3分钟
Designing with Intent: Considerations for Effective Communication•3分钟
Crafting Persuasive Narratives: A Guide to Effective Storytelling in Presentations•6分钟
Strategic Data Presentation for Informed Decision-Making•4分钟
Crafting Impactful Data Presentations for Informed Decision-Making•2分钟
Process Mapping Methodologies and Approaches•2分钟
4个作业•总计99分钟
Module 9 - Assess Your Learning: Understanding Process Mapping: Techniques and Applications•3分钟
Module 9 - Assess Your Learning: Principles of Data Storytelling: Understanding Through Visuals•3分钟
Module 9 - Visualizing Boredom Responses Across Age Groups•90分钟
Module 9 - Assess Your Learning: Exploring Process Mapping: Techniques and Their Impact•3分钟
Agile and the Engineer
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Throughout this module, Agile and the Engineer, we encourage active participation, discussion, and reflection. By the end of this journey, you will not only have a solid grasp of project management methodologies and the agile mindset but also the practical skills to apply them effectively in your professional endeavors.
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2个视频48篇阅读材料4个作业
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2个视频•总计11分钟
Sprint Cycle•5分钟
Experimenting with Small Batch Sizing•6分钟
48篇阅读材料•总计146分钟
Overview: Project Management Methodologies•2分钟
Historical Contexts•2分钟
Comparing Waterfall and Agile Methodologies•4分钟
Model Comparisons•2分钟
The Stacey Matrix: Navigating Complexity in Management•2分钟
Embracing the Agile Mindset: Values, Principles, and Belief System•2分钟
The Pitfall of Superficial Agility•3分钟
Developing Software to Help Others•3分钟
Embracing Change and Small Increments in Agile•5分钟
Agile Values and Mindset•5分钟
Agile Principle 1 and Examples•4分钟
Agile Principle 2 and Examples•3分钟
Agile Principle 3 and Examples•3分钟
Agile Principle 4 and Examples•3分钟
Agile Principle 5 and Examples•3分钟
Agile Principle 6 and Examples•2分钟
Agile Principle 7 and Examples•2分钟
Agile Principle 8 and Examples•2分钟
Agile Principle 9 and Examples•2分钟
Agile Principle 10 and Examples•2分钟
Agile Principle 11 and Examples•2分钟
Agile Principle 12 and Examples•3分钟
Methodology Overviews•4分钟
Understanding Extreme Programming (XP)•4分钟
The Five Principles of Kanban: Optimizing Knowledge Work Projects•4分钟
Understanding Scrum: Agile Methodology with Three Pillars•2分钟
Scrum Roles: Key Players in Agile Success•2分钟
Scrum Cycle: Navigating the Agile Journey•3分钟
Servant Leadership•2分钟
Lean Key Principles•3分钟
The Evolution of Lean: From Manufacturing to Agile•4分钟
Exploring Lean Concepts in Detail•4分钟
Applying Lean with SAFe Principles•4分钟
The Strategic Foundation of Lean-Agile Success•2分钟
"Take an Economic View"•1分钟
Applying Systems Thinking: Navigating Complexity for Organizational Success•3分钟
Introduction: Embracing Variability and Flexibility•4分钟
Accelerating Progress with Incremental Development and Rapid Learning Cycles•4分钟
The Plan-Do-Check-Adjust (PDCA) Process•4分钟
Base Milestones on Objective Evaluation of Working Systems•3分钟
Introduction to Streamlining Work Processes•4分钟
Lessons Learned from Small Batch Sizing Activity•2分钟
Enhancing Efficiency and Coordination Through Cadence and Cross-Domain Synchronization•2分钟
Fostering Intrinsic Motivation in Knowledge Workers•2分钟
Video: Greatness by David Marquet•10分钟
Empowering Decentralized Decision-Making for Organizational Success•3分钟
Organizing for Value: Breaking Down Silos and Delivering Customer Benefits•3分钟
Module 10 Conclusion•2分钟
4个作业•总计39分钟
Module 10 - Assess Your Learning: Agile Manifesto Principles•3分钟
Module 10 - Assess Your Learning: Agile Methodologies•3分钟
Module 10 - Assess Your Learning: Servant-Leader Mindset•3分钟
Experimenting with Batch Sizing•30分钟
Business Agility I
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In this module, Business Agility I, we will embark on a journey through the core topics that are central to achieving excellence in Agile product development and scaling practices within the modern organizational landscape. As businesses adapt to dynamic markets and evolving customer needs, it becomes imperative to design customer-centric approaches for product development. We'll explore strategies for doing just that, placing your customers at the heart of your product delivery processes.
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1个视频21篇阅读材料3个作业
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1个视频•总计5分钟
Deliver on Cadence Release on Demand•5分钟
21篇阅读材料•总计57分钟
Agile Product Delivery Is a Customer-Centric Approach•2分钟
Why Agile Product Delivery: A Customer-Centric Approach•4分钟
Customer Centricity Is a Mindset: Nurturing Enduring Customer Relationships•2分钟
The Role of Design Thinking in Achieving Customer Centricity•3分钟
Lesson 2 Overview•1分钟
Release on Demand: Aligning Value Delivery with Market and Customer Needs•6分钟
Understanding DevOps in the Context of Agile Product Delivery—Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)•2分钟
The CALMR Approach: Cultivating Business Agility for Relentless Improvement•4分钟
Building the Continuous Delivery Pipeline with DevOps: A Framework for Rapid and Reliable Delivery•3分钟
Continuous Exploration (CE)•3分钟
Release New Functionality Promptly and Efficiently •2分钟
Architectural Runway: Paving the Way for Agile Success•2分钟
The Enterprise Solution Delivery•3分钟
The Significance of Enterprise Solution Delivery: Navigating Complexity with Precision•4分钟
Systems Engineering and Continuous Engineering in the SAFe Framework•3分钟
Embracing Continuous Delivery Pipelines for Large-Scale System Development•2分钟
The Lean Portfolio Management Competency•1分钟
The Significance of Lean Portfolio Management in the Modern Business Landscape•1分钟
The Three Dimensions of Lean Portfolio Management: A Holistic Overview•3分钟
Portfolio Metrics for Effective Strategy Implementation•2分钟
Goals, Measures, and Desired Benefits Framework•4分钟
3个作业•总计9分钟
Module 11 - Assess Your Learning: Agile Product Delivery•3分钟
Module 11 - Assess Your Learning: CALMR Techniques •3分钟
Module 11 - Assess Your Learning: Continuous Flow of Value•3分钟
Business Agility II
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By the end of this module, Business Agility II, you will have a comprehensive toolkit for navigating the complexities of business agility, driving change, and fostering innovation within your organization.
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1个视频35篇阅读材料2个作业
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1个视频•总计3分钟
Task Board: Kanban•3分钟
35篇阅读材料•总计75分钟
Business Agility•2分钟
Why Engineers and Organizations Must Adopt Agility•2分钟
Organizational Agility Competency•2分钟
Cultivating Lean-Thinking People and Agile Teams•3分钟
Fostering a Lean-Agile Mindset for Organizational Agility•2分钟
Embracing Agility Across Technical and Business Teams•2分钟
Fostering Agile Productivity Through Thoughtful Workspaces•3分钟
Essentials for Seamless Virtual Collaboration•3分钟
Visualize the Work•2分钟
The Power of Visualization in Lean-Agile Practice•3分钟
Organizational Agility•3分钟
Streamlining Operations Through Visualized Flow: The Power of Kanban•1分钟
Operational Value Stream Automation•1分钟
Strategy Agility: Navigating Change with Decisiveness and Persistence•1分钟
Market Sensing: Embracing Customer-Centricity Through Real-World Engagement•2分钟
Ten Guiding Principles•4分钟
The Imperative of Organizational Agility: Embracing Lean, Agile, and Strategic Evolution•1分钟
Fostering a Culture of Continuous Learning: The Path to Excellence•1分钟
The Imperative of Continuous Learning Culture in the Digital Age•3分钟
Becoming Agile Powerhouses: Embracing a Culture of Rapid Learning•4分钟
The Three Pillars of Organizational Excellence•2分钟
The Five Pillars of Organizational Excellence•2分钟
Fostering an Innovation Culture: The Heart of Organizational Excellence•2分钟
Cultivating Innovative People: The Heartbeat of Organizational Progress•2分钟
Nurturing Innovation: The Path of Discovery and Adaptation•2分钟
Relentless Improvement: The Heartbeat of Continuous Progress•2分钟
Problem-Solving Culture: The Engine of Continuous Improvement•1分钟
Summary: Navigating the Digital Age with Continuous Learning Culture•1分钟
The Lean-Agile Leadership Competency•1分钟
The Indispensable Role of Lean Leaders•2分钟
The Three Vital Dimensions of Lean-Agile Leadership•2分钟
Leading By Example: Nurturing a Generative Culture•3分钟
Cultivating the Lean-Agile Mindset: A Journey of Transformation•3分钟
The Eight Steps to Successful Organizational Change•2分钟
Conclusion: Unraveling the Tapestry of Business Agility•3分钟
2个作业•总计50分钟
Module 12 - Assess Your Learning: Nurturing Lean-Thinking •5分钟
Reflective Assignment: Unveiling the Impact of Your Work•45分钟
Lean and the Engineer
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In this module, Lean and the Engineer, we will explore a wide range of topics that will equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in engineering project management. We'll begin by delving into the art of creating an Agile project charter, providing you with the essential foundation for successful project management. From there, we'll apply systems thinking to real-world value stream scenarios, enabling you to identify opportunities for optimization and efficiency.
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48篇阅读材料1个作业
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48篇阅读材料•总计113分钟
Introduction to Lean and the Engineer•2分钟
The Lean-Agile Mindset•1分钟
Mindset Awareness and Embracing Change•1分钟
The SAFe House of Lean: Building Agile Excellence•5分钟
Unlocking Customer Value with Lean Thinking•2分钟
Pillar 1—Fostering Respect for People and Culture: The Cornerstone of Lean-Agile Transformation•2分钟
Pillar 2—Orchestrating Flow: The Essence of SAFe Success•2分钟
Pillar 3—Cultivating Innovation: The Vital Engine of SAFe•2分钟
Pillar 4—Unwavering Pursuit of Improvement: The Heartbeat of SAFe•2分钟
Foundation—Leadership: The Keystone of Lean-Agile Success•2分钟
Adoption of SAFe Lean-Agile Principles•3分钟
Achieving Sustainable Value Through an Economic Perspective•2分钟
Navigating the Economic Landscape with a Comprehensive Framework•2分钟
Navigating Complexity with Systems Thinking in SAFe•2分钟
Harnessing the Power of Systems in SAFe: The Solution Is a System•2分钟
Solution Development•2分钟
Building Incrementally for Faster Feedback and Risk Mitigation•2分钟
Objective Milestones in Lean-Agile Development: A Shared Responsibility for Economic Benefit•5分钟
The Problem with Phase Gate Milestones•4分钟
Continuous Flow•2分钟
Effective Work in Progress (WIP) Management in Lean•1分钟
Optimizing Flow Through Batch Size Reduction•1分钟
Agile Development•1分钟
Unlocking the Intrinsic Motivation of Knowledge Workers: A Path to Higher Engagement•2分钟
Decentralizing Decision-Making: Empowering Agility and Value Delivery•1分钟
Organizing Around Value: The Imperative for Business Agility•2分钟
Engaging Stakeholders•3分钟
Navigating Stakeholder Engagement in Agile: Overcoming Hesitations and Embracing Success•3分钟
Navigating the Agile Landscape: Initiating the Agile Conversation in the Workplace•4分钟
Reflecting on Stakeholder Concerns in Agile Implementation•2分钟
The Dynamics of Stakeholder Engagement: Unlocking Value in Agile Projects•3分钟
Principles of Effective Stakeholder Engagement: A Blueprint for Project Success•3分钟
Essential W5H Attributes •1分钟
Elements of an Agile Project Charter•3分钟
Elements of Elevator Statements•3分钟
Balancing Agile Principles: Emphasizing Individuals and Interactions•2分钟
Building Agile Teams: The Essence of Collaboration and Accountability•3分钟
Generalists vs. Specialists: Navigating the Agile Work Landscape•3分钟
Characteristics of High-Performing Teams: Guiding Principles for Success•5分钟
Empowering Agile Teams: The Path to Unleashing Potential•1分钟
Effective Strategies for Managing Distributed Teams•3分钟
Fostering Emergent Leadership: The Key to Empowered Teams•3分钟
Video: Lessons of the Geese•2分钟
Overcoming Team Dysfunctions: Building a Foundation for Success•3分钟
Journey to Mastery: The Shu-Ha-Ri Model•2分钟
Navigating Team Dynamics: The Tuckman Model and Adaptive Leadership•2分钟
Training, Coaching, and Mentoring: Guiding Development and Learning•2分钟
Osmotic Communication: The Unspoken Language of Team Proximity•2分钟
1个作业•总计4分钟
Module 13 - Assess Your Knowledge: The SAFe House•4分钟
Cross Functional Team Dynamics and Emerging Topics
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In this module, Cross Functional Team Dynamics and Emerging Topics, we will explore the crucial aspects of building and managing agile teams, optimizing planning processes, and ensuring quality in product development. This module is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of cross-functional team dynamics in Agile project management.
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1个视频23篇阅读材料3个作业
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1个视频•总计5分钟
Emerging Topics•5分钟
23篇阅读材料•总计50分钟
Responsibilities of an Agile Team•2分钟
Applying the Agile Team Maturity Cycle in SAFe•2分钟
Built-In Quality•1分钟
Agile Quality Practices•1分钟
Stream-Aligned Teams: Delivering Continuous Value in Lean-Agile Enterprises•1分钟
Stream-Aligned Teams in SAFe•1分钟
Responsibilities and Behaviors of Stream-Aligned Teams in SAFe•3分钟
Embracing Adaptive Planning: The Agile Approach Overview•1分钟
The Essence of Adaptive Planning•2分钟
The "Plan to Replan" Philosophy in Agile Projects•2分钟
Agile Projects and the "Map Is Not the Territory"•2分钟
Agile vs. Non-Agile Planning: Embracing Adaptability•3分钟
Trial and Demonstration: Uncovering True Requirements and the Need for Replanning•3分钟
Midcourse Adjustments: The Guided Missile Approach in Agile Projects•3分钟
Principles of Agile Planning•4分钟
Agile Discovery: Embracing Emergence and Flexibility•3分钟
Progressive Elaboration: Evolving Precision in Agile Projects•3分钟
Timeboxing in Agile Planning and Development•2分钟
Continuous Improvement •2分钟
Exploring Emergent Technologies: The World of AI and Beyond•3分钟
The Challenges and Considerations•1分钟
The Future of Business Process Mapping and Project Management in the Era of Emergent Technology•3分钟
Congratulations! •2分钟
3个作业•总计66分钟
Module 14 - Assess Your Learning: Building Agile Teams•2分钟
Module 14 - Assess Your Learning: Built-in Quality, Continuous Value, and SAFed•4分钟
Creating a User Story: Online Shopping Experience Enhancement•60分钟
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