Overview
Explore the intersection of digital product thinking and industrial mindset in this GOTO Copenhagen 2021 conference talk. Delve into the profound shift from industrial to digital product thinking, examining how tools and structures designed for one often hinder the other. Learn about the challenges of transferring industrial leadership to digital product leadership, and discover why these mindsets are often perceived as conflicting. Investigate agile methodologies at different scales, from single-team, single-product scenarios to larger organizational contexts. Gain insights into new habits introduced by the digital product mindset and understand how they clash with traditional industrial practices. Explore the concept of "autonomy with alignment" and its importance in achieving agility at scale. Discover practical strategies for balancing autonomy and alignment within organizations, and learn how to get started with implementing these concepts. Benefit from the expertise of Daniel Terhorst-North, originator of Behavior Driven Development (BDD), and Anna Urbaniak, an experienced Agile Coach and Consultant, as they share their perspectives on navigating the complexities of agility at scale.
Syllabus
Intro
Part 1: A tale of two mindsets
Digital product mindset vs. industrial mindset
Digital product mindset introduces new habits
Industrial habits clash with digital product mindset
Agility at scale requires both mindsets
Part 2: Autonomy with alignment
Alignment
Autonomy
Autonomy liquidity
We need both autonomy and alignment
Getting started
Outro
Taught by
GOTO Conferences