Focus

Focus

Introduction

DEFINITION

Focus is the ability to define clear strategic objectives and aligning your software production efforts with these goals with a systematic approach to setting priorities, understanding the scope, and defining achievable goals.

BUSINESS IMPACT

  • Enhanced efficiency and productivity in software production.
  • Better project success rates with improved product quality.
  • Consistent alignment with business objectives.
  • Greater adaptability to changing priorities.

Assessment

FLASH

Are your strategic objectives well-defined, and do your teams have a clear understanding of their priorities and goals?

KEY QUESTIONS

  • How well do your software projects align with the long-term goals of your organization?
  • Are project scopes clearly documented and consistently understood by stakeholders?
  • How are priorities currently determined within your software development process?
  • Do you have a structured approach to setting and tracking project goals?

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Maturity

Thriving

  • Strategic objectives are well-established and aligned with business goals.
  • Prioritization is consistently applied across the organization.
  • Projects consistently have clear scopes and goals that drive successful outcomes.

Foster a culture of continuous improvement and adaptability.

Mastering

  • Clear strategic objectives and goals are communicated across teams.
  • Priorities are well-defined, and teams understand the importance of adhering to them.
  • Most projects have well-defined scopes and goals.

Implement continuous feedback mechanisms to fine-tune priorities.

Modeling

  • Strategic objectives are defined but not consistently communicated.
  • Priorities are identified but not always adhered to.
  • Some projects have well-defined scopes and goals, while others may lack clarity.

Establish a cross-functional team to ensure alignment with business objectives.

Missing

  • Lack of clear strategic objectives or goals.
  • Prioritization is inconsistent or nonexistent.
  • Scope is often ill-defined, leading to project confusion.

Begin by documenting high-level objectives and seeking stakeholder input.

Resources

Antoine CRASKE (2022), Setting Goals with OKRs In Quality Engineering, QE Unit.

Antoine CRASKE (2022), Quality Engineering Focusing On The Pipeline, QE Unit.

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