Objectives and Key Results (OKR) is a goal-setting framework for defining and tracking objectives and their outcomes. Essential for aligning organizational goals, improving focus and engagement, and driving measurable results across teams and individuals.
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound (SMART) Goals are a framework for setting and achieving clear objectives. Essential for setting clear and actionable objectives in personal and professional contexts.
The strategic objectives that an organization aims to achieve, guiding its operations and decision-making processes. Important for aligning digital product development with the broader mission and objectives of the organization.
The process of defining a product's objectives, strategy, and roadmap, ensuring alignment with market needs and business goals. Important for setting a clear direction for product development and ensuring strategic alignment.
A concise statement of what the team aims to achieve during a sprint, providing direction and a shared understanding of the sprint's purpose. Crucial for ensuring team alignment and focus on the most important outcomes during a sprint.
The process of setting short-term objectives and determining the actions needed to achieve them. Critical for aligning daily operations with strategic goals.
Program Increment (PI) Planning is a cadence-based event that serves as the heartbeat of the Agile Release Train, aligning teams on goals and priorities for the next increment. Crucial for aligning teams, setting goals, and planning work.
A strategic planning tool that focuses on outcomes and objectives rather than specific features, allowing for flexibility in achieving goals. Important for maintaining strategic focus and adaptability in product development.
A document that outlines the objectives, scope, deliverables, and timeline of a project, providing clear direction and expectations for all stakeholders. Crucial for ensuring clear communication and alignment among project stakeholders.
A planning method that starts with defining a desirable future and then works backwards to identify steps to achieve that future. Important for strategic planning and setting long-term goals in design and development.
A document that provides a high-level overview of a product, including its objectives, target market, key features, and requirements, used to guide development efforts. Essential for ensuring that all stakeholders have a clear and consistent understanding of the product.
A clear, concise description of the issue(s) that need to be addressed, focusing on the specific challenge and its impact. Essential for guiding problem-solving efforts and ensuring a clear understanding of the issue at hand.
The abilities and knowledge required to effectively plan, execute, and close projects, including leadership, communication, time management, and risk management. Essential for ensuring successful project outcomes and achieving business objectives.
The initial meeting or phase where a new feature or initiative is introduced, discussed, and planned, involving all relevant stakeholders. Important for ensuring clear communication and alignment on new feature development.
A decision-making strategy where individuals are prompted to make a choice rather than defaulting to a pre-set option. Useful for increasing user engagement and ensuring intentional decision-making.
A strategic approach where decisions and direction are set by top-level management and flow down through the organization, often aligned with overarching business goals. Crucial for ensuring strategic alignment and coherence across all levels of an organization.
A high-level description of the future state of a product, outlining its purpose, target audience, and key differentiators. Essential for providing direction and inspiration for product development efforts.
The study of finding the best solution from a set of feasible solutions. Crucial for improving efficiency and performance in design and development processes.
Minimum Marketable Feature (MMF) is the smallest set of functionality that delivers significant value to users and can be marketed effectively. Crucial for prioritizing development efforts and releasing valuable product increments quickly, balancing user needs with business objectives.
Goal-Question-Metrics (GQM) is a framework for defining and interpreting software metrics by identifying goals, formulating questions to determine if the goals are met, and applying metrics to answer those questions. This framework is essential for measuring and improving software quality and performance.
Fundamental guidelines that inform and shape the design process, ensuring consistency, usability, and effectiveness in product creation. Essential for creating coherent, user-centered designs that align with organizational goals and user needs.
Also known as feature creep, the continuous addition of new features to a product, often beyond the original scope, leading to project delays and resource strain. Important for managing project scope and ensuring timely delivery.
A time-boxed period in which Agile teams deliver incremental value in the form of working, tested software and systems. Essential for aligning teams, managing dependencies, and ensuring continuous delivery.
Measurements used to evaluate the success of an organization, employee, or process in meeting goals. Necessary for assessing performance and driving continuous improvement.
A cognitive bias where individuals overestimate their own abilities, qualities, or performance relative to others. Important for understanding user self-perception and designing systems that account for inflated self-assessments.
The practice of guiding and inspiring teams to create effective, user-centered design solutions that align with business goals. Crucial for fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence in design practices within organizations.
A set of practices and principles that guide agile methodologies, such as Scrum and Kanban, to improve project management and product development. Important for structuring agile practices and ensuring effective project delivery.
A meeting where the Agile team discusses and decides what tasks will be completed in the upcoming sprint, establishing a clear plan for the sprint's duration. Crucial for ensuring the team is aligned and has a clear understanding of the work to be done in the sprint.
ModelOps (Model Operations) is a set of practices for deploying, monitoring, and maintaining machine learning models in production environments. Crucial for ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of AI systems throughout their lifecycle, bridging the gap between model development and operational implementation.