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Applying Systems Thinking in Product Definition for Agile Organizations

September 24, 2024

In my previous post on Product Definition, which you can read here, I introduced the basics of how products—both internal and external—are defined in an agile organization. Today, I’m excited to share a deeper dive into this concept through a new video, where I walk you through how we apply Systems Thinking in the Creating Agile Organizations (CAO) approach.

In this video, I explain how Systems Thinking helps us define both external products (what you offer to customers) and internal products (processes, tools, or workflows) in a way that supports adaptability and positions your organization for sustained market success.

By viewing the organization as an interconnected system, we can better understand how every element impacts overall performance, agility, and the ability to respond to change. This approach is vital for ensuring that products and processes evolve in alignment with shifting market demands and internal dynamics.

Watch the video to explore:

  • How Systems Thinking helps identify key interdependencies within the organization.
  • Practical examples of how internal and external product definitions can be streamlined for flexibility.
  • Tools and techniques to apply this mindset for more responsive, agile product development.

I hope this detailed look into the CAO methodology offers valuable insights into building agility and adaptability into your product strategy!

Watch the video here.


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