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insightsoftware Appoints Industry Veteran Michael Sullivan as CEO

Insight Software

Regarded for his entrepreneurial spirit and deep understanding of product development, Sullivan is an established leader in scaling SaaS companies, notably accelerating Acquia’s growth through product innovation and numerous strategic acquisitions. I am excited to build on its strong foundation to drive new levels of growth and innovation.

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Evolution of Scrum – A Trip Down Memory Lane

Cprime

Since 2004, I have been a student of Scrum, and continue to learn new things as this simple yet powerful framework evolved over the past two decades. The importance of the Daily Scrum as a planning event is reinforced to clarify its intent. As most Agile practitioners are aware, the Scrum framework has been around since the 1950s.

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Business Model Canvas: 9 Building Blocks For Developing A Business Model

Business Analyst Learnings

Companies, startups in particular, have to keep up with innovation and need to spend their time wisely. Business Plans tend to take time, significant effort and resources to prepare. The Business Model canvas is the lighter and more agile version of a business plan that can help businesses define what they are about.

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7 Key Lessons for Agile Leaders from McChrystal’s Team of Teams Book

Vitality Chicago

It reminds me of one of the four Agile Values: Responding to Change over Following a Plan. Lessons for Agile Leaders – Don’t pursue efficiency for it’s own sake and don’t plan for a known set of variables. So develop the ability to adapt to what comes at you rather than get locked into a plan.

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What Is Your Product?

EBG Consulting

Alan Cooper’s prescient book, The Inmates are Running the Asylum , was a wake-up call back in 2004. When organizations fall into the trap of viewing technology innovations as products in-and-of-themselves, they usually end up with multiple products that are serving the same customer or market. introduction and launch) through decline.

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Why Data Driven Decision Making is Your Path To Business Success

Data Pine

Often this is done through innovative dashboard software , visualizing once complicated tables and graphs in such ways that more people can initiate good data driven business decisions. Walmart used a similar process when it came to emergency merchandise in preparation for Hurricane Frances in 2004, as The NY Times reported.

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What Is Embedded Analytics?

Insight Software

SAID ANOTHER WAY… Business intelligence is a map that you utilize to plan your route before a long road trip. 2004: First went public 2021: Annual revenue of $21.25 The program offers valuable data analysis-based services such as benchmarking and personalized fitness plans. Delta has taken its app to the next level.