Our Superbowl
By Michael Hedgpeth ·
Discover how NCR revolutionized their delivery process with Chef, enabling customers to grow their businesses beyond traditional boundaries. This is our Superbowl story.
Business Strategy
Funnel
By Michael Hedgpeth ·
Explore the concept of the sales funnel through the lens of NCR’s history and its application to technology change initiatives. Learn how to effectively manage and implement change in your organization.
Premature Optimization
By Michael Hedgpeth ·
Explore the pitfalls of premature optimization in organizational planning. Learn how focusing on immediate improvement opportunities can lead to transformative change.
The Power of Precedence
By Michael Hedgpeth ·
Explore the power of precedence in driving change initiatives. Learn how to avoid the trap of the ‘Perfect State’ and instead use real-world examples to address concerns and increase profitability.
The Power of Culture in Cross-Discipline Change Initiatives
By Michael Hedgpeth ·
Explore the power of culture in driving cross-discipline change initiatives. Understand the roles of developers, SecOps, and Operations in a business and how to foster cooperation.
Building Alliances
By Michael Hedgpeth ·
Discover the importance of building alliances to effectively persuade people, especially in challenging situations. Learn from real-life experiences and expert advice on fostering a supportive team.
Technology < Partnership
By Michael Hedgpeth ·
Explore why our organization chose Chef over other configuration management tools. It’s not just about the technology, but the partnership and cultural changes that lead to success.
Don’t Start with Tools
By Michael Hedgpeth ·
Explore why it’s crucial to start with identifying business problems before choosing the right tools. Learn from real-life experiences and shift your focus for effective problem-solving.
Funding
By Michael Hedgpeth ·
Discover why funding is the litmus test for the viability of an idea in business. Learn how to navigate the funding question and reveal the true priorities of your organization.
The Inferior “Right” Way
By Michael Hedgpeth ·
Explore the pitfalls of blindly following the “right” solution in tech and organizational success. Learn how to align strategies with key stakeholders and find the truly effective tools for your business.
Alignment
By Michael Hedgpeth ·
Discover the power of alignment in business strategy. Learn how to unite leadership, middle management, and ground-level employees for effective problem-solving and value creation. Transform your business today.
Kanban Prioritization with Cost of Delay
By Michael Hedgpeth ·
Learn how to prioritize your Kanban project using the cost of delay method. Avoid unhealthy competition and out-of-touch strategies by focusing on ROI and lifecycle profit.
Four Questions for Product Management
By Michael Hedgpeth ·
Explore four essential questions every product manager should ask for effective requirements analysis. Learn how to understand customer needs, define success, and measure it effectively.
Defining the Kanban Input Queue
By Michael Hedgpeth ·
Explore the concept of the Kanban input queue and how it can revolutionize your backlog management and prioritization. Learn from David Anderson’s innovative approach at Corbis and how it can be applied to your projects.
Progression of Responsibility
By Michael Hedgpeth ·
Explore the progression of responsibility in personal and professional growth. Learn how mastering lower-level decisions can lead to strategic success. Read more on our blog.
The Lean Startup Cycle
By Michael Hedgpeth ·
Explore the Lean Startup Cycle, a method that encourages innovation through early failure and adaptation. Learn how this approach, used in the creation of the ARM processor, can revolutionize your project management.
Mission Command
By Michael Hedgpeth ·
Explore the concept of Mission Command from the book Lean Enterprise, a military strategy that promotes autonomy and quick decision-making, and its relevance today.
Solve Problems by Isolating Them
By Michael Hedgpeth ·
Combining problems complicates solutions. Simplify by isolating issues, whether it’s project tasks or choosing between Legoland and Six Flags.
Immunity
By Michael Hedgpeth ·
Build problem immunity with systems that prevent recurrence. While not all issues vanish, consistent efforts lead to growth and unexpected solutions.
Problem Owner is Solution Owner
By Michael Hedgpeth ·
For solutions to be effective, they must be in the hands of those facing the problem. Understand your audience’s needs for true traction and success.
Surprise
By Michael Hedgpeth ·
Prioritizing the grand vision can overshadow the power of surprise. In strategy, unexpected moves can be game-changers, leaving competitors scrambling.
Safety Net
By Michael Hedgpeth ·
Improving software updates for restaurants is challenging. The key? Before risky changes, build a safety net to ensure quality and desired outcomes.