No More Best Practices!
November 1, 2003
Best practices imply that there’s no room for improvement. After all, if something is the best, it suggests that it’s not worthwhile to spend time finding out what else is out there. Unfortunately, most of us work in industries where the bar continues to be raised on an almost daily basis. In those situations, it
Read moreThe Ebb and Flow of Ideation
April 22, 2003
Let’s face it. We need good ideas now more than ever. In times of uncertainty, it can be extremely helpful to get back to basics – to figure out how we can generate new opportunities for growth, and new ways to provide value to our customers. To add to that, we need to make sure
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Iteration and Rework
March 22, 2003
What’s the difference between iteration and rework? Too many product development processes emulate a manufacturing model. Unfortunately, most manufacturing systems don’t require that its participants learn and adapt. Instead of drawing from manufacturing, developers need to balance discipline and flexibility, and recognize that product development is inherently a process of learning.
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