Ideas, news & events
Here we highlight our latest ideas, news and events that span our solutions for your organisational challenges. Read on...
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Unpacking the SCARF Model
Posted by John Stephenson . Oct 03.24
Have you ever found yourself or your colleagues reacting strongly to certain situations at work, seemingly out of nowhere? Maybe it was a change in job title, a shift in responsibilities or feeling left out of a meeting. John Stephenson unpacks the SCARF Model, a framework for motivating and understanding such behaviour...
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Unlocking the power of flow metrics
Posted by Steven Gibson, Don Smith, Megan Barnes . Sep 26.24
Our product landscape has become increasingly customer-centric. With the speed of market disruptors, organisations are constantly seeking ways to improve their ability to deliver value to customers and to pivot and respond. One powerful tool that has gained traction in recent years is the use of flow metrics. However, unlocking the power of flow metrics requires a holistic approach that goes beyond just measuring single team performance. In this article, we’ll explore the challenges and offer some guidance for leveraging flow metrics to optimise your entire value stream.
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Improving flow with layered test automation
Posted by Gareth Evans . Sep 19.24
The ability to deliver high-quality code quickly and consistently is paramount. Two concepts that have revolutionised our approach to this challenge are the Test Automation Pyramid and the principles of flow and feedback. In this blog, Gareth Evans explores how these ideas intersect and how adopting the Test Automation Pyramid can significantly enhance your development flow and feedback loops.
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Value is a flow
Posted by The HYPR Team . Sep 08.24
The HYPR team came together at their latest WorkerBee event and discussed why ‘building the right thing’ can’t be separated from ‘building the thing right’...
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Part 1 – Using OKRs to drive strategic growth
Posted by Martin Kearns . Sep 02.24
In part one, Martin Kearns takes lessons from the track and looks at how using OKRs drives strategic growth, as well as leveraging short-term milestones to test assumptions and stay on track.
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Event modeling: A socio-technical approach to system design
Posted by Arjan Noordhoek . Aug 29.24
Event modeling is a software design and development approach introduced by Adam Dymitruk. It’s a method for designing and building systems based on capturing and modeling the events that occur within a business domain.
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The innovation paradox
Posted by Josh Webb . Aug 22.24
Josh Webb looks at the 'innovation paradox'. Why do large companies fail to create disruptive products?...
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Value streams and value stream networks
Posted by Gareth Evans . Aug 20.24
What is a 'value stream'? A value stream is defined as the end-to-end set of activities performed to deliver value to a customer through a product or service.
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Pathway to production
Posted by Gareth Evans . Aug 01.24
What is a ‘pathway to production’? A pathway to production is the end-to-end process and infrastructure through which code changes flow from development to release in production to customers.
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A closer look at the CrowdStrike and Microsoft incident
Posted by Bethan Timmins . Jul 24.24
Over the weekend, we all had a front-row seat to what has been called ‘the largest IT outage in history’. Crucial infrastructure was brought to a standstill all over the world, with airlines, banks and our essential services all impacted.
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Floodlight. Discovery done right
Posted by Gareth Evans . May 30.24
Are your people and technology aligned to a clear digital business vision? Are they capable of delivering on it? Are you prioritising investments in the right areas? Most importantly, how do you find the truth about these things?
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Putting patterns to work
Posted by Gareth Evans . Nov 30.23
We’ve published a new case study that shows how we’ve used patterns to implement a flow-optimised ‘Delivery Ecosystem’ for a fintech client.
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Hello Australia!
Posted by Gareth Evans . Nov 12.23
After working across the Tasman to develop a proven nearshoring model, we’re delighted to announce HYPR’s formal entry into the Australian market.
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Product validation through continuous discovery
Posted by Gareth Evans . Nov 01.23
The tools and techniques to make sure we’re building the right thing are available to any enterprise. Are you really making use of them?
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The future is flow
Posted by Gillian Clark . Jun 06.21
In an executive round table with senior leaders of some of New Zealand’s largest enterprises, we discussed how Value Stream Management will become the next ‘new normal’ management practice. Dr. Mik Kersten and Eric Willeke, global authorities on VSM, shared their views and experiences with our audience. Here are the highlights...
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