Welcome and welcome back to the Flow Collective!

Hi folks!We've had a lot of recent sign ups to the Flow Collective, and hit a limit on how many people can be invited to slack. What a great problem to have!So, if you're still interested in joining us, and haven't received an invite - click this lin...

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Dec 02, 2024
Join me on Substack!

Flow Engineering is moving to Substack, and you don't want to miss itCatch my recap of last week's Enterprise Technology Leadership Summit when it drops tomorrow, and don't miss a beat by subscribing here:Join Flow Forward on SubstackLots is coming,...

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Aug 26, 2024
Flow Engineering for only $4.99!!

Flow Engineering is 85% off!!If you've been waiting for the perfect time to grab your copy, the time is now!!Want the perfect gift? Grab a copy for a friend or colleagueStay tuned for more news soon, thanks for reading!Have questions? Respond to this...

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Jul 26, 2024
Core and Supporting Value Streams

Do our customers pay for the outcome? (It's a Core stream)Does it facilitate core stream performance? (It's a Supporting stream)Is there value in improving quality, margins, performance, outcomes? (If not, it's likely commoditized and should be outso...

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Jan 18, 2023
Differentiating Value Streams from Other Things

Is there a customer? (If not, it's a process) Is it repeatable? Are the operating conditions stable?(If not, it's a project or initiative) Value Stream is a linear processDoes it have to include more than one person? NoWhy do we want to identify valu...

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Jan 04, 2023
The Future of Value Stream Management

The Future of Value Stream ManagementWhere’s this all heading? DAOsIs there a future where VSMgt intersects with DAOs?What does a futuristic value stream network look like?Human Collaboration models: Tribes -> Bureaucracy -> Digital -> DAOsE...

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Dec 28, 2022
Value Streams vs The Org Chart

Summary In this episode of The Value Stream Show, hosts Andrew Davis and Steve Pereira discuss the challenging process organizations face in asking what is the psychological, cultural, information, and work environment it needs to be maximally effec...

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Dec 21, 2022
Takeaways from the Lean Leadership Forum

Takeaways from the Lean Leadership Forum What is it? Who attended?Structure & formatSimilarities and differences between physical and knowledge work domainsInsights and learningShould we all be walking through factories to understand our work be...

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Dec 14, 2022
Value Stream Management

Summary In this episode of The Value Stream Show, hosts Andrew Davis and Steve Pereira talk about value stream management and the process of improving the end-to-end flow of work in an organization. They discuss the complexity of value stream manage...

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Nov 28, 2022
Value Stream Mapping

Summary In this episode of The Value Stream Show, hosts Andrew Davis and Steve Pereira discuss what value stream mapping is and its function. They talk about the act of drawing out a value stream and how it helps with visualization, generates necess...

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Nov 21, 2022
“Episode Zero”

Items Who are we?Why this?Why now?What’s in it for you (the listener)? Key Takeaways Our history and passion for flowValue streams in an organizational networkThe value stream model for internal and external use

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Nov 14, 2022
Defining Value

Summary In this episode of The Value Stream Show, hosts Andrew Davis and Steve Pereira discuss the vast reach of value, how we define it and how we can measure it. They explore the complex nature of value and the many different factors that influenc...

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Nov 09, 2022
Your Flow Engineering eBook Download

, here's a direct link to the latest Flow Engineering ebook, I would love it if you could forward it to a friend or colleague. I'd also love to hear your thoughts and questions right here. Shoot me a reply any time!Download hereFlow Engineering ...

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May 04, 2021