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Guiding Data Mesh Lean Transformations: A Full Workshop Facilitation Example

Guiding Data Mesh Lean Transformations: A Full Workshop Facilitation Example

Facilitating a Data Mesh Lean Transformation requires structured collaboration, clear facilitation strategies, and alignment between business and technical teams. This guide follows the Double Diamond Approach, a framework that balances problem exploration with solution execution, providing a step-by-step walkthrough of key workshops—from selecting the right domain to defining thin slices and incremental delivery plans. With real-world examples and ready-to-use Mural boards, this article equips facilitators with the tools to drive alignment, execution, and lasting impact in Data Mesh transformations.

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Cumulative Flow Diagram book on Amazon.com

Cumulative Flow Diagram book on Amazon.com

And it has been finally released! The Cumulative Flow Diagram (CFD) eBook is now available on Amazon.com I have priced it as low as possible for the first few days. Add it to your eBook Reader today! The Portuguese version of the CFD eBook has reached amazon.com.br a...

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Let’s limit the WIP of this f* virus!

Let’s limit the WIP of this f* virus!

People who work with agile methods are used to visual kanban boards and how to manage them to improve workflow. For example the kanban board below: To do - all items that need to be worked on Doing - items we are currently under work Done - items we have already...

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Kanban and CFD

Kanban and CFD

Check out the following Kanban with its respective CFD (Cumulative Flow Diagram), a valuable management tool for (1) tracking and forecasting the completion of work items, and (2) indicating the need to act upon flow and process improvement. The CFD has valuable...

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Cumulative Flow Diagram

Cumulative Flow Diagram

* Download the sample CFD excel here: sample-cfd.   Cumulative Flow Diagram (CFD) is a valuable management tool for (1) tracking and forecasting the completion of work items, and (2) indicating the need to act upon flow and process improvement. The CFD provides a...

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kanban refactoring

kanban refactoring

 kanban Refactoring is the process of clarifying and simplifying the design of existing kanban and work itens visual representation, without changing its work items internal content. Many Agile teams refactor their kanban (also known as task board or card walls). When...

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The Card Wall

The Card Wall

Card walls help to level the flow and maximize the throughput for software delivery. Many books have covered Agile, and several of its principles, practices, and tools, but none have taken a deep look at card walls and the principles behind them. In Stand Back and...

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