Holistic Software Development (HSD) is a free process framework that combines agile, agile at scale, lean as well as portfolio, programme and project management into a single cohesive model.

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Introduction

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History
● Organisations struggle to apply agile and lean
concepts
– Especially at scale
● Conflict between Programme Management and
Agile Teams
● Lots of good practice, but not joined up

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The Challenge
We need a cohesive approach to process and
improvement combining:
• Lean Portfolio Management & Project Management
• Agile & Iterative philosophies and practices
• Organisational Structuring and Leadership
• Teaming and Social Practices
• Flexible Continuous Integration Streams
“Complex!”

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Simplifying the complex
The H Model

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Recursive Feedback Cycles

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Big Picture

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A Case Study

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Removing Obstacles
• Focus on Value
• Cohesive Approach
• Joined up common language
• De-conflicted processes
• Release Planning and Integration Scenarios form
the heart of the model

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Adoption
• HSD is the glue that joins up your existing practices
• Use HSD to plug gaps in existing process
• Adopt parts or all of HSD of as required
• You don’t need to do it all at once
• Full HSD adoption?
• Top down, middle out and bottom up
• Integrated, value-driven change
• Where would we recommend you start?
• Release Planning and Integration Scenarios

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What’s Next
• HSD is free to use and access
• There is no subscription or fee to access additional content
• Blog about HSD (and read our blogs)
• Follow HSD on twitter @HolisticSW
• We continuously add content
• Tell us what you think
• Just start using it!
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