Tanzu Talk
Tanzu Talk
VMware Tanzu
What is ”waste” in software development? With Steve Pereira
51 minutes Posted Dec 18, 2023 at 7:38 am.
Introduction to the Concept of Waste
Understanding Waste in Software Development
Personal Experience with Waste
Breaking Down Different Types of Waste
The Role of Slack in Reducing Waste
The Importance of Visibility in Identifying Waste
Challenges in Implementing Value Stream Mapping
The Problem with Change and the Need for Course Correction
Adapting Value Stream Mapping to Fit Available Time
The Power of Time Boxing and Parkinson's Law
The Challenge of Optimizing for the Future
The Paradox of Efficiency in Organizations
The Importance of Engineering the Work Process
Flow Engineering: Solving Problems with Classical Engineering Methodology
The Importance of Improving Developer Productivity
The Challenges in Government Organizations
Understanding the Concept of Value
The Three Dimensions of Value: Customers, Organization, and Contributors
The Practical Application of Value Stream Mapping
Conclusion and Further Resources
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The phrase "value stream" is used so often in software development that it's easy to forget exactly what it means. "Waste" is another word like that. In this episode, Coté talks with Steve Pereira about value stream mappings, what waste is, exactly, and why it's so difficult to do what seems like an obviously good idea, like value stream mapping.

- Steve in LinkedIn.

- Steve's book.
- Flow community.
- Awesome waste/countermeasure handout, including definitions of waste.