Ryan Vetter

Why you keep throwing new business process at things, why it doesn’t work, and how to fix it

In startups, you move fast: it’s lean in all respects, from the size of teams, to budgets, to process. In the enterprise, it’s weighed down by red tape: large, dense teams, opulent budgets, and heavy on the business process. Focusing on the larger organizations, my experience has been that there is an endless stream of …

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Incorporating AI into Flow: Enhancing Product Development and Decision-Making

Artificial Intelligence (AI) forms an integral part of Flow methodology, empowering all aspects of product development, decision-making, task prioritization, and continuous improvement. This article outlines ways to incorporate AI into your organization to support Flow, touching on topics like customizing AI tools, procuring different AI applications, and its day-to-day applicability in product development.

The Flow Methodology: A Game-Changer in Product Development

In the dynamically evolving world of software and product development, numerous methodologies have emerged to optimize the process. Each carries its unique features, merits, and shortcomings. Traditional methodologies like Waterfall and Scrum have, for many years, shaped the software development industry. The Waterfall model, often critiqued for its rigid linear approach, laid the foundation for …

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The Illusion of Universality: Agile and SAFE Methodologies Under the Lens

In the ever-evolving technological landscape, the drive towards efficiency and flexibility has led to the widespread adoption of Agile methodologies and its specific practices like Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). These approaches are often held as a panacea for the challenges that teams face in product and service development. But, are these methodologies indeed a one-size-fits-all …

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The Two Phases of Artificial Intelligence: Soft AI and Hard AI

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been a hot topic in the tech world for quite some time now. It is a field that has been growing exponentially, with advancements being made at an unprecedented pace. The evolution of AI can be broadly divided into what I see as two phases: Soft AI and Hard AI. These …

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Creating and Managing the Unified Backlog System in Flow

In this learning article, we will delve into the methodology of Flow, focusing on the implementation of its Unified Backlog System (UBS). UBS is a key component of Flow that harmonizes the direction of an entire organization by maintaining a single backlog that multiple teams can access. Let’s understand how to create and manage a …

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Setting Up Teams in Flow: A Comprehensive Guide

Flow methodology has transformed the landscape of product and software development. It champions a fluid, flexible, and democratic environment for team members, mimicking the fast-paced transitions found in ice hockey. In this article, we’ll delve into the process of setting up teams in the Flow environment. Step 1: Understand the Concept of Flow Teams In …

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Create a Power Automate Flow for Electronic Document Signatures: A Step-by-Step Guide

Introduction Microsoft Power Automate, formerly known as Microsoft Flow, is a versatile automation tool that allows users to create workflows to streamline and automate repetitive tasks, saving time and increasing productivity. In this instructional blog post, we will walk you through the process of creating a Power Automate flow to automate the electronic signature process …

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