Julie Starling

Schrodinger's Work Item and the Quest for Value

Similar to the state of Schrodinger's Cat being unknown until perceived, our work items exist in a superposition of potential value and waste. That is, until they are delivered and observed by our customers. Actively managing the work in the system shortens the time to understand its fate!

The Illusion of Certainty

Avoid the illusion of the estimated date - use data that represents truth, which is that software delivery is uncertain, and trying to get to certainty is a wasteful activity.

What is "Late" Anyway?

When we are delivering software what does “late” actually mean? Let’s look past the obvious interpretation and dive into what being late really means for your customers, colleagues and teams.