Ideas & Insights

In the world of software development, we’re familiar with code smells – those subtle indicators that something might be wrong with our codebase. But what about the smells that signal a disconnect between our development efforts and actual customer value? Let’s dive into four value smells that can provide insight into the true impact of what you are building.

Across professions and hobbies, skill development comes through practice—and coding is no different.

Lean TECHniques’ CEO, Brandon Carlson, and AI Strategy Lead, Kristina Colson, recently shared insights and best practices with the Des Moines Business Record on how to best approach AI governance within an organization.

While most organizations understand the need for a robust IT strategy, the real challenge lies in executing a plan that delivers outcomes truly aligned with long-term business objectives. Here are seven key takeaways from a recent webinar panel we hosted on navigating the annual planning process.

In today’s tech-driven world, artificial intelligence (AI) is often hailed as the magic solution to all of our problems. But AI isn’t always the answer. Lean TECHniques Technical Consultant, Alec Harrison, has created an AI decisioning flowchart to help organizations determine if AI is the right solution or not.

We’re excited to announce that Lean TECHniques has been named a 2024 Top Workplace by Iowa Top Workplaces and the Des Moines Register!

Lean TECHniques ranked ninth out of 63 companies in the Small Business category (<150 Employees), and first in the Communication Category for superior scores in internal communication.

In business today, data is the new currency, and securing this data is paramount.

As an IT leader, your ability to make strategic decisions quickly and effectively is more crucial than ever. The Purpose-Based Alignment Model (PBAM), developed by Niel Nickolaisen, is one tool we share often with leaders to help simplify decisions while ensuring alignment to their organization’s overall business strategy.

In an ever-changing world, uncertainty is a constant companion, especially in the realm of software development. Traditional heavy planning practices promise certainty and confidence yet fail to deliver results. In this blog post, we dive into tips and techniques you can leverage within product development to deliver value despite this uncertainty.

At Lean TECHniques, we’re fortunate to have a talented team of consultants who are active leaders in helping support and grow the technology community. This year, Scott Sauber and Alec Harrison will be sharing their knowledge at Microsoft Build 2024 –  Microsoft’s biggest conference for developers.