Operating Model | Glossary

 

Definition

An Operating Model is the key to achieving success in Agile. It’s about the process of strategically and efficiently removing  boundaries in traditional process to improve the performance of both the company and the people.  Operating Models are subjective, in regards to the operation. The four ways through which an Agile model can be reached, are Executive Sponsorship, Senior IT Management, Senior Business Management ,and IT Management.

Further Reading

  • “Hacking Marketing: Agile Practices to make Marketing Smarter, Faster and more Innovative”(book), by Scott Brinker.
  • For more on Operating Model, read here and  here.

Negotiable| Glossary

 

Definition

The ‘N’ in ‘INVEST (discussed previously) stands for ‘Negotiable’. It’s meant to signify that the negotiability of the user stories, and their flexible, non-rigid nature. It is a collaborative feature and thus does not prescribe to any strict framework at any time.

Further Reading

  • For more on Negotiable, read here.