Franky Jones presented on Beyond Software at the DC Scrum User Group on June 21, 2021. In this discussion, we will explore how a single conversation between coworkers on a software team sparked the implementation of Scrum across an entire organization. Leveraging the teachings from "Beyond the Goal", by Dr. Eliyahu M. Goldratt, we will focus on the transition to Scrum in the design of physical products at a global leader in the robotics industry. Dr. Goldratt is best known for his "Theory of Constraints" and we will frame our discussion of this Scrum transformation using the four questions at the heart of "Beyond the Goal". Join us as we dive into the successes and challenges of taking Scrum beyond software and into physical product design and manufacturing. More info and video at https://www.kaizenko.com/beyond-software-2

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Beyond Software

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Franky Jones
Information Systems and Software Manager

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 Company Overview
 The Conversation
 Dr. Goldratt and TOC
 Four Questions for Success
 Victories and Challenges
 Questions and Answers
Agenda

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 Founded in 1989
 Headquarters, design, manufacturing in Apex, NC with multiple
sales/support offices throughout the world
 360 employees dedicated to the development of robotic tooling and end
effector products
Company Profile

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Multi-Axis Force/Torque Sensors
Tool Changers - Heavy Duty
Tool Changers – Light Duty Utility Couplers
Compliance Devices
Collision Sensors
Manual Tool Changers Deburring / Material Removal Tools
Robotic End-Effector Products

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Selected Customers

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Application Video

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“We must all suffer from one of two pains:
the pain of discipline or the pain of
regret. The difference is
discipline weighs ounces
while regret weighs tons.”
-Jim Rohn
A Conversation for Change

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Reality

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Starting the Journey

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The Mandate

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Dr. Eliyahu M. Goldratt and TOC

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“A technology
can be a
benefit if, and
only if, it
removes a
limitation.”
Beyond the Goal

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1. What is the power of the technology?
Four Questions for Success
2. What limitation does the technology diminish?
3. What rules are currently in place to accommodate the
limitation?
4. What rules should we use now?

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What is the power of Scrum for managing projects?
Question #1

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What limitation does Scrum diminish in the engineering
of products?
Question #2

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What rules (or processes) are currently in place to
address the limitation?
Question #3

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What rules (or processes) should we use now?
Question #4

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 Embraced the PDCA cycle
 Rhythm for the delivery of value
 Greatly improved
communication
 Empowerment and self-
organization
 Encouraged experimentation
Victories

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 Doubt and inertia
 Pressure from the org chart
 Better versus perfection
Challenges

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The Future

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1. What is the power of the technology?
Four Questions for Success
2. What limitation does the technology diminish?
3. What rules are currently in place to accommodate the
limitation?
4. What rules should we use now?

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Thank You for Attending!!

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