Product teams with strong foundational Agile practices, focused on optimizing flow, accelerating value delivery, and maximizing customer impact.
Works of thought leaders that influenced the Growth Criteria, assigned Stage, and associated Outcomes.
20 total capabilities
To what extent are your team's priorities clear, so that it's obvious what matters most and work can flow without hesitation?
Starting (0)
The team lacks alignment on priorities, resulting in work being chosen reactively based on urgency, noise, or the loudest voice
Developing (1)
The team is aligned on top priorities, and all members can consistently describe what matters most
Emerging (2)
The team has a single, visible source of truth (e.g., roadmap, goals, backlog) that informs planning and guides decision-making across the team
Adapting (3)
The team confidently focuses on what matters most, saying "no" to distractions, and ensuring that backlog items and daily tasks reflect stated priorities
Optimizing (4)
Priorities are aligned and transparent; teams consistently deliver value smoothly and without friction