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“IT management”

PDCA Cycle

Plan, Do, Check, and Act (PDCA) is a four-step management method used for continuous improvement of processes and products. Essential for implementing and maintaining continuous improvement in business and design processes.

CIRCLES Method

A structured framework for product design that stands for Comprehend the situation, Identify the customer, Report customer needs, Cut through prioritization, List solutions, Evaluate trade-offs, and Summarize recommendations. Essential for guiding product managers through a comprehensive design process.

SRE

Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) is a discipline that incorporates aspects of software engineering and applies them to infrastructure and operations problems to create scalable and highly reliable software systems. Crucial for maintaining the reliability and efficiency of complex software systems.

OKR

Objectives and Key Results (OKR) is a goal-setting framework for defining and tracking objectives and their outcomes. Essential for aligning organizational goals, improving focus and engagement, and driving measurable results across teams and individuals.

Kickoff

The initial meeting or phase where a new feature or initiative is introduced, discussed, and planned, involving all relevant stakeholders. Important for ensuring clear communication and alignment on new feature development.

Feasibility Risk

The risk that the product cannot be built as envisioned due to technical limitations, resource constraints, or other practical challenges. Important for confirming that the product can be realistically developed and deployed with the available technology and resources.

Process Automation

The use of technology to perform repetitive tasks or processes in a workflow, liberating skilled experts from tedious activities and empowering them to focus on higher-order problem-solving and creative tasks. Crucial for streamlining operations, reducing human error, and enhancing the overall efficiency and innovation capacity of product design teams.

JAD

Joint Application Development (JAD) is a collaborative approach to gathering requirements and designing solutions in software development projects. It facilitates rapid decision-making and consensus-building by bringing together key stakeholders, including users, developers, and project managers, in structured workshop sessions.

PAR

Performance and Accountability Reporting (PAR) is a comprehensive document that outlines an organization's performance in achieving its goals and its accountability in managing resources. This report is essential for transparency, governance, and continuous improvement.

Moral Luck

A phenomenon where the success or failure of a design or business outcome is influenced by external factors beyond the control of the decision-makers, akin to serendipity. Important for recognizing and accounting for external influences in performance evaluations to ensure fair assessments and informed decisions.

Business Model Canvas

A strategic management template for developing new business models or documenting existing ones, detailing elements like value proposition, infrastructure, and customers. Important for understanding and designing business strategies that align with product and user experience goals.

Staffing Ratio

A strategy used to determine the proportion of various SMEs needed to support a pipeline of work. Important for optimizing resource allocation, enhancing efficiency, and ensuring teams have the appropriate support based on design demand and complexity.

VUCA

Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity (VUCA) is an acronym for describing the challenging conditions of the modern world. Important for understanding and navigating dynamic and unpredictable environments.