SlideShare a Scribd company logo
1 of 39
Transforming IT Success with Agile Development Processes  Kirsten O. Wolberg, salesforce.com Steve Greene, salesforce.com Nicola Dourambeis, salesforce.com Track: IT Executive
Safe Harbor Statement “ Safe harbor” statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This presentation may contain forward-looking statements including but not limited to statements concerning the potential market for our existing service offerings and future offerings. All of our forward looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. If any such risks or uncertainties materialize or if any of the assumptions proves incorrect, our results could differ materially from the results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements we make. The risks and uncertainties referred to above include - but are not limited to - risks associated with possible fluctuations in our operating results and cash flows, rate of growth and anticipated revenue run rate, errors, interruptions or delays in our service or our Web hosting, our new business model, our history of operating losses, the possibility that we will not remain profitable, breach of our security measures, the emerging market in which we operate, our relatively limited operating history, our ability to hire, retain and motivate our employees and manage our growth, competition, our ability to continue to release and gain customer acceptance of new and improved versions of our service, customer and partner acceptance of the AppExchange, successful customer deployment and utilization of our services, unanticipated changes in our effective tax rate, fluctuations in the number of shares outstanding, the price of such shares, foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates.  Further information on these and other factors that could affect our financial results is included in the reports on Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K and in other filings we make with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time. These documents are available on the SEC Filings section of the Investor Information section of our website at  www.salesforce.com /investor . Salesforce.com, inc. assumes no obligation and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements, except as required by law.
Steve Greene Sr. Director,  Tools & Agile Development
Agenda ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
History
Lack of Visibility
Resource Bottlenecks
[object Object]
Lack of responsiveness, lack of team alignment on priorities
Infrequent Customer Feedback
2000  2001  2002  2003  2004  2005  2006  Features Delivered per Team  Days between Major Releases
What did we do about it?
 
What is ADM? ADM (Adaptive Delivery Methodology) is an Agile discipline that is specific to salesforce.com. It employs Scrum project management framework, adopts certain extreme programming practices and is based on lean principles.
What is ADM? ,[object Object]
[object Object]
 
What is ADM? ,[object Object]
Daily, Verbal Communication
Potentially  “production quality” every 30 days
Transparency
Transformation Results 2000  2001  2002  2003  2004  2005  2006  2007 Features Delivered per Team  Days between Major Releases
I knew we needed radical change to get us back on track to regular releases and agile delivered. ” Parker Harris Founder and Executive Vice President, Technology salesforce.com “
Nicola Dourambeis Sr. Program Manager, Agile Development
Moving ADM to IT Same problems, same results? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Project Based Organization People Projects
Self-organized Scrum Teams (x-functional dedicated) Projects Prioritized Backlogs
Time-boxing & Iterative Delivery ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Minimum Market Feature Set ,[object Object],[object Object]
Early Customer Feedback ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
 
Scrumforce built on Force.com
Kirsten O. Wolberg Chief Information Officer
Agile in IT at salesforce.com ,[object Object]
[object Object],[object Object]
[object Object],[object Object]
The Future is Here – Apply what you’ve learned ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Session Feedback Let us know how we’re doing and enter to win an iPod nano! ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Additionally, please fill in the name of each speaker & score them on overall delivery. We strive to improve, t hank you for filling out our survey.
Kirsten O. Wolberg Chief Information Officer Nicola Dourambeis Sr. Program Manager, Agile Development QUESTION & ANSWER SESSION Steve Greene Sr. Director, Tools & Agile Development

More Related Content

What's hot

Agile and the BA
Agile and the BAAgile and the BA
Agile and the BA
reggie_d
 

What's hot (20)

Manage Your Agile Development from Salesforce
Manage Your Agile Development from SalesforceManage Your Agile Development from Salesforce
Manage Your Agile Development from Salesforce
 
Building Your Agile Coaching Practice
Building Your Agile Coaching Practice Building Your Agile Coaching Practice
Building Your Agile Coaching Practice
 
Managing change in an agile Salesforce development environment
Managing change in an agile Salesforce development environmentManaging change in an agile Salesforce development environment
Managing change in an agile Salesforce development environment
 
Comparing Agile transformation approaches at Twitter and Salesforce
Comparing Agile transformation approaches at Twitter and SalesforceComparing Agile transformation approaches at Twitter and Salesforce
Comparing Agile transformation approaches at Twitter and Salesforce
 
Agile at Salesforce From theory to practice, how to be agile at scale
Agile at Salesforce From theory to practice, how to be agile at scaleAgile at Salesforce From theory to practice, how to be agile at scale
Agile at Salesforce From theory to practice, how to be agile at scale
 
The Year of Living Dangerously: Extraordinary Results for an Enterprise Agile...
The Year of Living Dangerously: Extraordinary Results for an Enterprise Agile...The Year of Living Dangerously: Extraordinary Results for an Enterprise Agile...
The Year of Living Dangerously: Extraordinary Results for an Enterprise Agile...
 
Doc is Dead! How Walkthroughs Changed Salesforce's Content Strategy
Doc is Dead! How Walkthroughs Changed Salesforce's Content StrategyDoc is Dead! How Walkthroughs Changed Salesforce's Content Strategy
Doc is Dead! How Walkthroughs Changed Salesforce's Content Strategy
 
Accelerate agilely with salesforce
Accelerate agilely with salesforceAccelerate agilely with salesforce
Accelerate agilely with salesforce
 
The Power of Process: How Samsung Implemented ITIL
The Power of Process: How Samsung Implemented ITILThe Power of Process: How Samsung Implemented ITIL
The Power of Process: How Samsung Implemented ITIL
 
What a scrum master really does by Rowan Bunning
What a scrum master really does by Rowan BunningWhat a scrum master really does by Rowan Bunning
What a scrum master really does by Rowan Bunning
 
Give the Power Back: Unleashing Creativity, Drive, and Innovation
Give the Power Back: Unleashing Creativity, Drive, and InnovationGive the Power Back: Unleashing Creativity, Drive, and Innovation
Give the Power Back: Unleashing Creativity, Drive, and Innovation
 
Understanding The Urge To Agility
Understanding The Urge To AgilityUnderstanding The Urge To Agility
Understanding The Urge To Agility
 
Building Trust for Adoption at Enterprise Scale
Building Trust for Adoption at Enterprise ScaleBuilding Trust for Adoption at Enterprise Scale
Building Trust for Adoption at Enterprise Scale
 
Salesforce Agile Transformation - Agile 2007 Conference
Salesforce Agile Transformation - Agile 2007 ConferenceSalesforce Agile Transformation - Agile 2007 Conference
Salesforce Agile Transformation - Agile 2007 Conference
 
Panaya Tech Talk, Part Two on Salesforce Org Health
Panaya Tech Talk, Part Two on Salesforce Org HealthPanaya Tech Talk, Part Two on Salesforce Org Health
Panaya Tech Talk, Part Two on Salesforce Org Health
 
Baby Steps To Agility
Baby Steps To AgilityBaby Steps To Agility
Baby Steps To Agility
 
Agile Performance Metrics
Agile Performance MetricsAgile Performance Metrics
Agile Performance Metrics
 
5 Things to Consider when evaluating an Enterprise Innovation Platform
5 Things to Consider when evaluating an Enterprise Innovation Platform 5 Things to Consider when evaluating an Enterprise Innovation Platform
5 Things to Consider when evaluating an Enterprise Innovation Platform
 
Agile and the BA
Agile and the BAAgile and the BA
Agile and the BA
 
Requirements hangout
Requirements hangoutRequirements hangout
Requirements hangout
 

Similar to Dreamforce 2008 : Transforming IT Success with Agile Development Processes

Best Practices For Re-Energizing Your Rollout
Best Practices For Re-Energizing Your RolloutBest Practices For Re-Energizing Your Rollout
Best Practices For Re-Energizing Your Rollout
dreamforce2006
 
Around the World in 100 Days a Global Deployment Case Study
Around the World in 100 Days a Global Deployment Case StudyAround the World in 100 Days a Global Deployment Case Study
Around the World in 100 Days a Global Deployment Case Study
dreamforce2006
 
The Path to 100% Adoption
The Path to 100% AdoptionThe Path to 100% Adoption
The Path to 100% Adoption
dreamforce2006
 
DF14-So Many Features Dreamforce ’14 Presentation FINAL-Monday-13OCT2014
DF14-So Many Features Dreamforce ’14 Presentation FINAL-Monday-13OCT2014DF14-So Many Features Dreamforce ’14 Presentation FINAL-Monday-13OCT2014
DF14-So Many Features Dreamforce ’14 Presentation FINAL-Monday-13OCT2014
Mudit Agarwal
 
Transforming the IT and Business Relationship with On-Demand
Transforming the IT and Business Relationship with On-DemandTransforming the IT and Business Relationship with On-Demand
Transforming the IT and Business Relationship with On-Demand
dreamforce2006
 

Similar to Dreamforce 2008 : Transforming IT Success with Agile Development Processes (20)

Salesforce Enterprise Agile - Agile Turkey Summit
Salesforce Enterprise Agile - Agile Turkey SummitSalesforce Enterprise Agile - Agile Turkey Summit
Salesforce Enterprise Agile - Agile Turkey Summit
 
Nicola Dourambeis, Salesforce | Agile Turkey Summit 2013
Nicola Dourambeis, Salesforce | Agile Turkey Summit 2013Nicola Dourambeis, Salesforce | Agile Turkey Summit 2013
Nicola Dourambeis, Salesforce | Agile Turkey Summit 2013
 
Best Practices For Re-Energizing Your Rollout
Best Practices For Re-Energizing Your RolloutBest Practices For Re-Energizing Your Rollout
Best Practices For Re-Energizing Your Rollout
 
How Morgan Stanley is Using Apps to Transform the Workplace
How Morgan Stanley is Using Apps to Transform the WorkplaceHow Morgan Stanley is Using Apps to Transform the Workplace
How Morgan Stanley is Using Apps to Transform the Workplace
 
Around the World in 100 Days a Global Deployment Case Study
Around the World in 100 Days a Global Deployment Case StudyAround the World in 100 Days a Global Deployment Case Study
Around the World in 100 Days a Global Deployment Case Study
 
The Path to 100% Adoption
The Path to 100% AdoptionThe Path to 100% Adoption
The Path to 100% Adoption
 
DF14-So Many Features Dreamforce ’14 Presentation FINAL-Monday-13OCT2014
DF14-So Many Features Dreamforce ’14 Presentation FINAL-Monday-13OCT2014DF14-So Many Features Dreamforce ’14 Presentation FINAL-Monday-13OCT2014
DF14-So Many Features Dreamforce ’14 Presentation FINAL-Monday-13OCT2014
 
Df14 so many features dreamforce ’14
Df14 so many features dreamforce ’14Df14 so many features dreamforce ’14
Df14 so many features dreamforce ’14
 
Scrum at Scale
Scrum at ScaleScrum at Scale
Scrum at Scale
 
B P G006 Kuklis 091807
B P G006  Kuklis 091807B P G006  Kuklis 091807
B P G006 Kuklis 091807
 
AWS re:Invent 2016: Salesforce: Helping Developers Deliver Innovations Faster...
AWS re:Invent 2016: Salesforce: Helping Developers Deliver Innovations Faster...AWS re:Invent 2016: Salesforce: Helping Developers Deliver Innovations Faster...
AWS re:Invent 2016: Salesforce: Helping Developers Deliver Innovations Faster...
 
Deliver Innovations Faster
Deliver Innovations FasterDeliver Innovations Faster
Deliver Innovations Faster
 
Building a Center of Excellence for your Salesforce crm team
Building a Center of Excellence for your Salesforce crm teamBuilding a Center of Excellence for your Salesforce crm team
Building a Center of Excellence for your Salesforce crm team
 
Introduction to Apex Triggers
Introduction to Apex TriggersIntroduction to Apex Triggers
Introduction to Apex Triggers
 
The World of Agility
The World of Agility The World of Agility
The World of Agility
 
Agile.2013.effecting.a.dev ops.transformation.at.salesforce
Agile.2013.effecting.a.dev ops.transformation.at.salesforceAgile.2013.effecting.a.dev ops.transformation.at.salesforce
Agile.2013.effecting.a.dev ops.transformation.at.salesforce
 
Transforming the IT and Business Relationship with On-Demand
Transforming the IT and Business Relationship with On-DemandTransforming the IT and Business Relationship with On-Demand
Transforming the IT and Business Relationship with On-Demand
 
B P G005 Johnson 091807
B P G005  Johnson 091807B P G005  Johnson 091807
B P G005 Johnson 091807
 
Aen001 Tate 091707
Aen001 Tate 091707Aen001 Tate 091707
Aen001 Tate 091707
 
H R F006 Smith 091807
H R F006  Smith 091807H R F006  Smith 091807
H R F006 Smith 091807
 

More from Steve Greene

Stanford Case Study - Salesforce.com Transformation
Stanford Case Study - Salesforce.com TransformationStanford Case Study - Salesforce.com Transformation
Stanford Case Study - Salesforce.com Transformation
Steve Greene
 
Agile Development Meets Cloud Computing for Extraordinary Results at Salesfor...
Agile Development Meets Cloud Computing for Extraordinary Results at Salesfor...Agile Development Meets Cloud Computing for Extraordinary Results at Salesfor...
Agile Development Meets Cloud Computing for Extraordinary Results at Salesfor...
Steve Greene
 
Unleashing The Fossa Agile Leadership Summit 2009
Unleashing The Fossa   Agile Leadership Summit 2009Unleashing The Fossa   Agile Leadership Summit 2009
Unleashing The Fossa Agile Leadership Summit 2009
Steve Greene
 
Q Con 2008 - Unleashing the Fossa
Q Con 2008 - Unleashing the FossaQ Con 2008 - Unleashing the Fossa
Q Con 2008 - Unleashing the Fossa
Steve Greene
 
Agile Leadership Summit: Unleashing The Fossa : Scaling Agile in an Ambitious...
Agile Leadership Summit: Unleashing The Fossa : Scaling Agile in an Ambitious...Agile Leadership Summit: Unleashing The Fossa : Scaling Agile in an Ambitious...
Agile Leadership Summit: Unleashing The Fossa : Scaling Agile in an Ambitious...
Steve Greene
 
Writing within an Agile Development Environment
Writing within an Agile Development EnvironmentWriting within an Agile Development Environment
Writing within an Agile Development Environment
Steve Greene
 
The Doctor is “In” : Using the Office Hours Concept to Make Limited Resources...
The Doctor is “In” : Using the Office Hours Concept to Make Limited Resources...The Doctor is “In” : Using the Office Hours Concept to Make Limited Resources...
The Doctor is “In” : Using the Office Hours Concept to Make Limited Resources...
Steve Greene
 
Dependency Management In A Large Agile Organization
Dependency Management In A Large Agile OrganizationDependency Management In A Large Agile Organization
Dependency Management In A Large Agile Organization
Steve Greene
 
FAST & PREDICTABLE : Lightweight Release Framework promotes Rhythm & Flow
FAST & PREDICTABLE : Lightweight Release Framework promotes Rhythm & FlowFAST & PREDICTABLE : Lightweight Release Framework promotes Rhythm & Flow
FAST & PREDICTABLE : Lightweight Release Framework promotes Rhythm & Flow
Steve Greene
 
Postcard Patterns : An Agile User Interface Pattern Creation Process
Postcard Patterns : An Agile User Interface Pattern Creation ProcessPostcard Patterns : An Agile User Interface Pattern Creation Process
Postcard Patterns : An Agile User Interface Pattern Creation Process
Steve Greene
 
Death by Project (and the simple choice)
Death by Project (and the simple choice)Death by Project (and the simple choice)
Death by Project (and the simple choice)
Steve Greene
 

More from Steve Greene (20)

Stanford Case Study - Salesforce.com Transformation
Stanford Case Study - Salesforce.com TransformationStanford Case Study - Salesforce.com Transformation
Stanford Case Study - Salesforce.com Transformation
 
Dreamforce Executive Summit - Accelerating Innovation and Growth
Dreamforce Executive Summit  - Accelerating Innovation and GrowthDreamforce Executive Summit  - Accelerating Innovation and Growth
Dreamforce Executive Summit - Accelerating Innovation and Growth
 
Transforming Your Organization to Agile
Transforming Your Organization to AgileTransforming Your Organization to Agile
Transforming Your Organization to Agile
 
Weird Myths In Business
Weird Myths In BusinessWeird Myths In Business
Weird Myths In Business
 
Agile Development Meets Cloud Computing for Extraordinary Results at Salesfor...
Agile Development Meets Cloud Computing for Extraordinary Results at Salesfor...Agile Development Meets Cloud Computing for Extraordinary Results at Salesfor...
Agile Development Meets Cloud Computing for Extraordinary Results at Salesfor...
 
Agile Survey Sample
Agile Survey SampleAgile Survey Sample
Agile Survey Sample
 
Unleashing The Fossa Agile Leadership Summit 2009
Unleashing The Fossa   Agile Leadership Summit 2009Unleashing The Fossa   Agile Leadership Summit 2009
Unleashing The Fossa Agile Leadership Summit 2009
 
Dependency Management In A Large Agile Environment
Dependency Management In A Large Agile EnvironmentDependency Management In A Large Agile Environment
Dependency Management In A Large Agile Environment
 
Q Con 2008 - Unleashing the Fossa
Q Con 2008 - Unleashing the FossaQ Con 2008 - Unleashing the Fossa
Q Con 2008 - Unleashing the Fossa
 
Agile Leadership Summit: Unleashing The Fossa : Scaling Agile in an Ambitious...
Agile Leadership Summit: Unleashing The Fossa : Scaling Agile in an Ambitious...Agile Leadership Summit: Unleashing The Fossa : Scaling Agile in an Ambitious...
Agile Leadership Summit: Unleashing The Fossa : Scaling Agile in an Ambitious...
 
Large Scale Agile Transformation in an On-Demand World
Large Scale Agile Transformation in an On-Demand WorldLarge Scale Agile Transformation in an On-Demand World
Large Scale Agile Transformation in an On-Demand World
 
Writing within an Agile Development Environment
Writing within an Agile Development EnvironmentWriting within an Agile Development Environment
Writing within an Agile Development Environment
 
The Doctor is “In” : Using the Office Hours Concept to Make Limited Resources...
The Doctor is “In” : Using the Office Hours Concept to Make Limited Resources...The Doctor is “In” : Using the Office Hours Concept to Make Limited Resources...
The Doctor is “In” : Using the Office Hours Concept to Make Limited Resources...
 
Dependency Management In A Large Agile Organization
Dependency Management In A Large Agile OrganizationDependency Management In A Large Agile Organization
Dependency Management In A Large Agile Organization
 
FAST & PREDICTABLE : Lightweight Release Framework promotes Rhythm & Flow
FAST & PREDICTABLE : Lightweight Release Framework promotes Rhythm & FlowFAST & PREDICTABLE : Lightweight Release Framework promotes Rhythm & Flow
FAST & PREDICTABLE : Lightweight Release Framework promotes Rhythm & Flow
 
Postcard Patterns : An Agile User Interface Pattern Creation Process
Postcard Patterns : An Agile User Interface Pattern Creation ProcessPostcard Patterns : An Agile User Interface Pattern Creation Process
Postcard Patterns : An Agile User Interface Pattern Creation Process
 
Blue
BlueBlue
Blue
 
Tips n' Tricks - Sprint Review
Tips n' Tricks - Sprint ReviewTips n' Tricks - Sprint Review
Tips n' Tricks - Sprint Review
 
Death by Project (and the simple choice)
Death by Project (and the simple choice)Death by Project (and the simple choice)
Death by Project (and the simple choice)
 
ADM Overview - Customers
ADM Overview - CustomersADM Overview - Customers
ADM Overview - Customers
 

Recently uploaded

IAC 2024 - IA Fast Track to Search Focused AI Solutions
IAC 2024 - IA Fast Track to Search Focused AI SolutionsIAC 2024 - IA Fast Track to Search Focused AI Solutions
IAC 2024 - IA Fast Track to Search Focused AI Solutions
Enterprise Knowledge
 
EIS-Webinar-Prompt-Knowledge-Eng-2024-04-08.pptx
EIS-Webinar-Prompt-Knowledge-Eng-2024-04-08.pptxEIS-Webinar-Prompt-Knowledge-Eng-2024-04-08.pptx
EIS-Webinar-Prompt-Knowledge-Eng-2024-04-08.pptx
Earley Information Science
 

Recently uploaded (20)

Boost PC performance: How more available memory can improve productivity
Boost PC performance: How more available memory can improve productivityBoost PC performance: How more available memory can improve productivity
Boost PC performance: How more available memory can improve productivity
 
Driving Behavioral Change for Information Management through Data-Driven Gree...
Driving Behavioral Change for Information Management through Data-Driven Gree...Driving Behavioral Change for Information Management through Data-Driven Gree...
Driving Behavioral Change for Information Management through Data-Driven Gree...
 
IAC 2024 - IA Fast Track to Search Focused AI Solutions
IAC 2024 - IA Fast Track to Search Focused AI SolutionsIAC 2024 - IA Fast Track to Search Focused AI Solutions
IAC 2024 - IA Fast Track to Search Focused AI Solutions
 
A Domino Admins Adventures (Engage 2024)
A Domino Admins Adventures (Engage 2024)A Domino Admins Adventures (Engage 2024)
A Domino Admins Adventures (Engage 2024)
 
Data Cloud, More than a CDP by Matt Robison
Data Cloud, More than a CDP by Matt RobisonData Cloud, More than a CDP by Matt Robison
Data Cloud, More than a CDP by Matt Robison
 
Handwritten Text Recognition for manuscripts and early printed texts
Handwritten Text Recognition for manuscripts and early printed textsHandwritten Text Recognition for manuscripts and early printed texts
Handwritten Text Recognition for manuscripts and early printed texts
 
Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company - Insurer Innovation Award 2024
Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company - Insurer Innovation Award 2024Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company - Insurer Innovation Award 2024
Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company - Insurer Innovation Award 2024
 
Workshop - Best of Both Worlds_ Combine KG and Vector search for enhanced R...
Workshop - Best of Both Worlds_ Combine  KG and Vector search for  enhanced R...Workshop - Best of Both Worlds_ Combine  KG and Vector search for  enhanced R...
Workshop - Best of Both Worlds_ Combine KG and Vector search for enhanced R...
 
🐬 The future of MySQL is Postgres 🐘
🐬  The future of MySQL is Postgres   🐘🐬  The future of MySQL is Postgres   🐘
🐬 The future of MySQL is Postgres 🐘
 
Powerful Google developer tools for immediate impact! (2023-24 C)
Powerful Google developer tools for immediate impact! (2023-24 C)Powerful Google developer tools for immediate impact! (2023-24 C)
Powerful Google developer tools for immediate impact! (2023-24 C)
 
Raspberry Pi 5: Challenges and Solutions in Bringing up an OpenGL/Vulkan Driv...
Raspberry Pi 5: Challenges and Solutions in Bringing up an OpenGL/Vulkan Driv...Raspberry Pi 5: Challenges and Solutions in Bringing up an OpenGL/Vulkan Driv...
Raspberry Pi 5: Challenges and Solutions in Bringing up an OpenGL/Vulkan Driv...
 
Tech Trends Report 2024 Future Today Institute.pdf
Tech Trends Report 2024 Future Today Institute.pdfTech Trends Report 2024 Future Today Institute.pdf
Tech Trends Report 2024 Future Today Institute.pdf
 
Understanding Discord NSFW Servers A Guide for Responsible Users.pdf
Understanding Discord NSFW Servers A Guide for Responsible Users.pdfUnderstanding Discord NSFW Servers A Guide for Responsible Users.pdf
Understanding Discord NSFW Servers A Guide for Responsible Users.pdf
 
How to Troubleshoot Apps for the Modern Connected Worker
How to Troubleshoot Apps for the Modern Connected WorkerHow to Troubleshoot Apps for the Modern Connected Worker
How to Troubleshoot Apps for the Modern Connected Worker
 
EIS-Webinar-Prompt-Knowledge-Eng-2024-04-08.pptx
EIS-Webinar-Prompt-Knowledge-Eng-2024-04-08.pptxEIS-Webinar-Prompt-Knowledge-Eng-2024-04-08.pptx
EIS-Webinar-Prompt-Knowledge-Eng-2024-04-08.pptx
 
Mastering MySQL Database Architecture: Deep Dive into MySQL Shell and MySQL R...
Mastering MySQL Database Architecture: Deep Dive into MySQL Shell and MySQL R...Mastering MySQL Database Architecture: Deep Dive into MySQL Shell and MySQL R...
Mastering MySQL Database Architecture: Deep Dive into MySQL Shell and MySQL R...
 
Exploring the Future Potential of AI-Enabled Smartphone Processors
Exploring the Future Potential of AI-Enabled Smartphone ProcessorsExploring the Future Potential of AI-Enabled Smartphone Processors
Exploring the Future Potential of AI-Enabled Smartphone Processors
 
From Event to Action: Accelerate Your Decision Making with Real-Time Automation
From Event to Action: Accelerate Your Decision Making with Real-Time AutomationFrom Event to Action: Accelerate Your Decision Making with Real-Time Automation
From Event to Action: Accelerate Your Decision Making with Real-Time Automation
 
Partners Life - Insurer Innovation Award 2024
Partners Life - Insurer Innovation Award 2024Partners Life - Insurer Innovation Award 2024
Partners Life - Insurer Innovation Award 2024
 
04-2024-HHUG-Sales-and-Marketing-Alignment.pptx
04-2024-HHUG-Sales-and-Marketing-Alignment.pptx04-2024-HHUG-Sales-and-Marketing-Alignment.pptx
04-2024-HHUG-Sales-and-Marketing-Alignment.pptx
 

Dreamforce 2008 : Transforming IT Success with Agile Development Processes

  • 1. Transforming IT Success with Agile Development Processes Kirsten O. Wolberg, salesforce.com Steve Greene, salesforce.com Nicola Dourambeis, salesforce.com Track: IT Executive
  • 2. Safe Harbor Statement “ Safe harbor” statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This presentation may contain forward-looking statements including but not limited to statements concerning the potential market for our existing service offerings and future offerings. All of our forward looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. If any such risks or uncertainties materialize or if any of the assumptions proves incorrect, our results could differ materially from the results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements we make. The risks and uncertainties referred to above include - but are not limited to - risks associated with possible fluctuations in our operating results and cash flows, rate of growth and anticipated revenue run rate, errors, interruptions or delays in our service or our Web hosting, our new business model, our history of operating losses, the possibility that we will not remain profitable, breach of our security measures, the emerging market in which we operate, our relatively limited operating history, our ability to hire, retain and motivate our employees and manage our growth, competition, our ability to continue to release and gain customer acceptance of new and improved versions of our service, customer and partner acceptance of the AppExchange, successful customer deployment and utilization of our services, unanticipated changes in our effective tax rate, fluctuations in the number of shares outstanding, the price of such shares, foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. Further information on these and other factors that could affect our financial results is included in the reports on Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K and in other filings we make with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time. These documents are available on the SEC Filings section of the Investor Information section of our website at www.salesforce.com /investor . Salesforce.com, inc. assumes no obligation and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements, except as required by law.
  • 3. Steve Greene Sr. Director, Tools & Agile Development
  • 4.
  • 8.
  • 9. Lack of responsiveness, lack of team alignment on priorities
  • 11. 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 Features Delivered per Team Days between Major Releases
  • 12. What did we do about it?
  • 13.  
  • 14. What is ADM? ADM (Adaptive Delivery Methodology) is an Agile discipline that is specific to salesforce.com. It employs Scrum project management framework, adopts certain extreme programming practices and is based on lean principles.
  • 15.
  • 16.
  • 17.  
  • 18.
  • 20. Potentially “production quality” every 30 days
  • 22. Transformation Results 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Features Delivered per Team Days between Major Releases
  • 23. I knew we needed radical change to get us back on track to regular releases and agile delivered. ” Parker Harris Founder and Executive Vice President, Technology salesforce.com “
  • 24. Nicola Dourambeis Sr. Program Manager, Agile Development
  • 25.
  • 26. Project Based Organization People Projects
  • 27. Self-organized Scrum Teams (x-functional dedicated) Projects Prioritized Backlogs
  • 28.
  • 29.
  • 30.
  • 31.  
  • 32. Scrumforce built on Force.com
  • 33. Kirsten O. Wolberg Chief Information Officer
  • 34.
  • 35.
  • 36.
  • 37.
  • 38.
  • 39. Kirsten O. Wolberg Chief Information Officer Nicola Dourambeis Sr. Program Manager, Agile Development QUESTION & ANSWER SESSION Steve Greene Sr. Director, Tools & Agile Development