Measure
Dependency Breakers
Show the impact of dependencies with charts and flow metrics.
Dependency Breakers: Attend • Automate • Block • Contain • Coordinate • Decouple • Flag • Formalize • Measure • Prioritize • Redesign • Reteam • Rotate • Self-service • Standardize • Swarm • Throttle • Toggle • Visualize • Volunteer
Purpose
Measure throughput, queue sizes, and waiting times with flow metrics and visualize the impact of dependencies using burndown and velocity charts. Aim for a clear overview of how dependencies affect the team's progress. The data is a foundation for meaningful conversations with other groups, promoting collaboration and swift resolution. Sharing the results in stakeholder reviews can catalyze change, sparking discussions and actions to resolve dependencies collaboratively.
Notes
Dependencies are not necessarily bad. Actually, there are many good reasons for people to depend on each other. But you have a problem when those dependencies result in value that is not able to flow.
Rules / Constraints
We have not yet defined any rules or constraints.
“We have broken the cycle of dependency. People have found out they're better off working.”
(Source: John Engler)