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Sep 2024
32m 47s

Moving to a Product Centric Approach: In...

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In this episode, Dave West, our host and  Mik Kersten, CTO at Planview and author of Project to Product discuss the critical shift from project-oriented to product-centric organizations. Mik highlights the disconnect between traditional project-based models and Agile principles, sharing insights from a recent survey. Dave and Mik explore key factors for a successful transition to a product focus, including aligning business and technology planning, managing a portfolio of products, and more. Mik also emphasizes the importance of redesigning quarterly business reviews (QBRs) to link business outcomes with Agile planning. Tune in to learn more and get a sneak peek into the upcoming Project to Product Summit coming up October, where these topics will be further explored by Mik, Dave and many other exciting speakers!

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