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The 6 hidden costs of large waterfall projects

Releasing code requires testing. So releasing more regularly can look more expensive. But this is only if you ignore the costs that large projects impose.

Product development is unpredictable

Our project delivery processes are built around predictability. But software development is unpredictable. How can teams move away from the constraints of current processes to build products that customers really love.

A bad system beats a good person every time

Strict scope management is hurting more than it is helping. Being flexible, where it makes sense, will deliver better products and happier teams.

The Biggest Risk in Software Development

Software projects fails at an alarming rate but that isn't the biggest risk when building a product. Failure to build the right product costs much, much more.

10 Insightful Quotes by UXDX Speakers

Organisational change starts with a personal motivation for change. We’ve selected 10 quotes from some of our most engaging speakers at UXDX and on how they’re changing the product delivery processes at their organisations. 1. Tony Grout, Chief Product and Engineering Officer at Alfresco: “Always make sure you’

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