ABSTRACT

This business parable reviews two different systems development projects. One project was an abject, expensive failure, while the other succeeded in creating a major new revenue stream, bringing in new customers. By reviewing the tales of these two systems, readers will develop a better understanding of what works and what doesn‘t when it comes to

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Section I: The First 6 Months: September 2005-February 2006

chapter 4|12 pages

Understanding Lean and Agile Development

chapter 10|14 pages

Planning the TRIM Project

chapter 12|10 pages

Status Update for Both Projects

chapter 13|14 pages

The CU Project's Buy versus Build Decision

chapter 14|6 pages

Drawing Boundaries and Tailoring Methods

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Section II: The Second 6 Months: March 2006-August 2006

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Section III: Year 2: September 2006-February 2007

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Section IV: The Beginning of the End: The Last 6 Months of 2 Years of Work

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Section V: Final Lessons for Leaders