Monday, April 28, 2014

Be the CEO

As sure as taxes, the CEO pays less.........

"Just taught my kids about taxes by eating 38% of their ice cream." - Conan O'Brien


If the Top Players pay less, the question is how do we get to the top and fast?

 "FastWorks."
  • It’s a framework for entrepreneurs, building on "The Lean Startup" by Eric Ries. The Lean Startup is an approach to developing new products that came out of "Agile" software development, with "sprints" (quick deliverables) and fast learning.
Agile methodology is a project management framework that breaks projects down into several dynamic phases, commonly known as sprints. 

What Is Agile Methodology?
  • Agile methodology is an iterative approach to project management.
  • After every sprint (a short development cycle), teams reflect and look back to identify areas for improvement.
  • Agile allows for continuous improvement by adjusting strategies based on feedback.
It’s not limited to software project management—teams across various domains have found success with this dynamic methodology. some common frameworks are, Scrum, Kanban, Extreme Programming (XP), Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).

By aligning more with customers, you will reduce the risk of building something you can’t sell.

Here is a good Tip; Apply "fastworks" to the following scenario:

Graphene: The strongest material on earth
  • A Korean research lab have made the leap from theoretical to practical with the development of a new way to synthesize graphene on a commercial scale.
  • The perfect atomic lattice with attractive properties, meaning it has the potential to be used in several industries for a huge range of purposes.
  • Super-strong, 20 times stronger than diamond, 200 stronger than steel and six times lighter
  • Remarkably conductive, both electrically and thermally, perfectly transparent and impermeable to gas with alterable properties
The methodology promotes flexibility, customer collaboration, and iterative progress. Choose the right framework based on your team’s needs.

See You at the Top.......