by Dhaval Panchal | Oct 15, 2014 | Systems Thinking, transformation, Waterfall
This is part three of the continuing series of articles. In the first article of this series, I outlined three fundamental characteristics of the waterfall system. In the previous article (part 2), I explained Phase gates and the unintended consequences when phase...
by Dhaval Panchal | Oct 8, 2014 | Home Page Feature, Systems Thinking, transformation, Waterfall
In previous article, I outlined three fundamental characteristics of waterfall system. Phase-gates are the most distinguishable characteristic of a waterfall organization. Recap on Phase Gates Phases are are strictly linear sequence of activities to build a product or...
by Dhaval Panchal | Oct 1, 2014 | Home Page Feature, Systems Thinking, transformation, Waterfall
Organizations attempting to transition to Agile demonstrate waterfall characteristics – residually or resurgently. Understanding these characteristics and learning to observe manifestation of these tendencies in organization systems will help you uncover...
by Dhaval Panchal | Jun 12, 2012 | Coaching, Experience, Stories
“Hi, I’m a coach and I am here to help” My spine stiffens and I can feel my hair on back of my neck. “Thanks, K” I respond tepidly K: “I have been promoted, I am now your coach. I will do what it takes to help your team” Me: “we need all the help we can get” ‘When...
by Dhaval Panchal | May 25, 2011 | Experience, Systems Thinking
Consider one of your peers or subordinates or juniors some one at the same level as yours or below. Lets name him Jerry. Next time Jerry or some one like him/her requests for a non-trivial action from you, reflect on how your thinking, processes this ask. It is my...
