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Innovation Management

Transcend the “Feature Factory” Mindset Using Modern Agile and OKR

Transform your team’s mindset with Modern Agile and OKR for continuous value delivery.

Alexandre Freire, Felipe Castro
Aug 26, 2017 • 10 min read
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Summary

This resource explores how teams can transcend the 'feature factory' mindset by integrating Modern Agile principles with OKR frameworks. It emphasizes the importance of shifting focus from feature delivery to continuous value delivery, fostering team autonomy, and creating a psychologically safe environment. By adopting value-based OKRs and frequent evaluation cycles, organizations can enhance business agility, engage teams, and drive innovation. Discover actionable strategies to align your goals with agile practices and ensure sustainable success.

Takeaways

  • Agile development with waterfall goals can lead to a 'feature factory' mindset, lacking focus on delivering value.
  • Creating a psychologically safe environment is crucial for fostering innovation and agile success.
  • Empowering teams to focus on achieving value-based OKRs enhances autonomy and effectiveness.
  • Prioritizing outcomes and evidence over opinions fosters rapid experimentation and learning.
  • Value-based OKRs enable continuous value delivery and align team efforts with organizational goals.

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