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Holistic Software DevelopmentIntroduction

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History● Organisations struggle to apply agile and lean

concepts– Especially at scale

● Conflict between Programme Management and Agile Teams

● Lots of good practice, but not joined up


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The ChallengeWe need a cohesive approach to process and improvement combining:

• Lean Portfolio Management & Project Management

• Agile & Iterative philosophies and practices

• Organisational Structuring and Leadership

• Teaming and Social Practices

• Flexible Continuous Integration Streams

“Complex!”


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Simplifying the complexThe H Model


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Recursive Feedback Cycles


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Big Picture


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A Case Study


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Removing Obstacles• Focus on Value

• Cohesive Approach• Joined up common language• De-conflicted processes

• Release Planning and Integration Scenarios form the heart of the model


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Adoption • HSD is the glue that joins up your existing practices

• Use HSD to plug gaps in existing process• Adopt parts or all of HSD of as required• You don’t need to do it all at once

• Full HSD adoption?• Top down, middle out and bottom up • Integrated, value-driven change

• Where would we recommend you start?• Release Planning and Integration Scenarios


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What’s Next• HSD is free to use and access

• There is no subscription or fee to access additional content

• Blog about HSD (and read our blogs)

• Follow HSD on twitter @HolisticSW• We continuously add content

• Tell us what you think

• Just start using it!

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