Guiding Principles

Question 1

Why should an organisation use the guiding principles?

Answer 1

They can help organisations undertake continual improvement, communicating with stakeholders and the co-creation of value.

Question 2

Focus on Value

Answer 2

Identify stakeholders and examine their desires and how to co-create value for them.

Question 3

Start Where You Are

Answer 3

Assess your assets and find what is already creating value. Observations should be supported by measurements and data.

Question 4

Progress with Iterations and Feedback

Answer 4

Break work into small pieces that are constantly evaluated. Offering feedback during each iteration helps to make focused informed decisions.

Question 5

Collaborate and Promote Visibility

Answer 5

Collaborating with as many stakeholders as possible will promote visibility with all parties involved. Chose appropriate forms of communication and consider contrasting opinions.

Question 6

Think and Work Holistically

Answer 6

No process exists in isolation, end-to-end progression of each process should be mapped and the 4 dimensions considered.

Question 7

Keep it Simple and Practical

Answer 7

Processes that do not actively deliver value should be eliminated. Break work into simple steps.

Question 8

Optimise and Automate

Answer 8

Metrics should be obtained at all stages allows us to optimise, and we should always optimise before we automate.

Question 9

What is the link between the Guiding Principles?

Answer 9

They complement each other and work together to create the most efficient results possible.