4D Performance™
AGILEAN's 4D Performance methodology applies Agile and Lean techniques to guide, manage, and innovate complex business and IT projects.
Guide
4D Compass™ is AGILEAN's approach to Strategy Deployment. The Agile and Lean Glossary defines Strategy Deployment as a top down planning process that translates strategic direction into the vital few tactical initiatives for strategy realization. Strategy Deployment is one of the techniques under the Lean umbrella.
Manage
4D Agile™ is AGILEAN's approach to Agile project management. The Agile and Lean Glossary defines Agile project management as an approach that delivers value early and often through rapid time-boxed iterations known as sprints. Unlike a waterfall approach to project management, the deliverables of every Agile sprint contribute directly to customer value creation. Agile is a Lean approach to project management.
Innovate
4D Lean™ is AGILEAN's approach to Lean process improvement. The Agile and Lean Glossary defines Lean process improvement as an approach to maximize customer value while minimizing waste or non-value added activities. Unlike the problem/solution approach to requirements development, Lean innovates by constantly seeking ways to increase the value to customers, not just solve problems.
4D Performance Outcomes
4D Compass, 4D Agile, and 4D Lean are each components of AGILEAN's 4D Performance methodology; enabling AGILEAN's clients to:
- Deliver tactical results to strategic objectives
- Maximize return-on-investment
- Reduce project overhead while increasing project transparency
- Optimize project and project deliverable performance
- Maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of business and IT processes
- Build a culture supporting continuous improvement
- Provide more value to customers and the community
- Increase profit, cash flow, quality, competitiveness, and customer and employee satisfaction