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What is a software factory?

March 3, 2023 by Ano Tisam

The software factory approach can be applied to delivering Government as a Service (GaaS) web applications by streamlining the development process, automating manual processes and reducing the need for manual coding. Automated development tools and integrated development environments (IDE) can be used to create high-quality web applications that are cost-effective, reliable and securely protected from external threats. The software factory approach can also be used to ensure standardization of code and ensure development teams adhere to best practices. Automated tests and continuous integration can also be used to speed up the deployment process and reduce time-to-market.

Why mental models are important?

January 9, 2023 by Ano Tisam

Mental models help to explain why we think the way we do and how our beliefs influence our decisions. Mental models provide a framework for understanding the world and evaluating data, allowing leaders to make better decisions.

Why do we combine mental models?

February 28, 2023January 6, 2023 by Ano Tisam

Combining different models is often an effective approach to examining the same problem from an alternate perspective, which might prove to be the key to creating a better solutions.

How to prioritise solutions based on an impact vs effort matrix?

August 10, 2022 by Ano Tisam

In the real world resources (i.e. time, money, personnel etc.) are limited. Therefore you need a way to prioritise what solutions get implemented. An impact effort matrix is a decision making framework that is used to determine which solutions should be tackled first.

How do you develop solutions using a Value Chain Map?

August 10, 2022August 10, 2022 by Ano Tisam

To figure out how to solve a problem, we must first understand what components we need to make up the solution and how can we apply and at what levels. To do this we will need to create a shared understanding of what makes up the solutions for each of the pain points identified by stakeholders in a process.

How to identify issues using an Empathy Map?

August 10, 2022 by Ano Tisam

To figure out how to improve a process, we must first understand what issues/problems/pain points each stakeholder that is involved in the process faces. To do this we will need to create a shared understanding of what the issues are for each stakeholder involved in the process. An Empathy Mapp helps us build this shared understanding.

How to prioritise issues using a Pain vs Frequency Matrix?

August 10, 2022 by Ano Tisam

To successfully implement solutions, it is critical to understand what the most important problems are and what should be tackled first. To do this we will need to create a shared understanding of what the priorities should be via a Pain / Frequency Matrix

How to Conduct a Desirability Assessment: A Step by Step Guide

August 10, 2022August 10, 2022 by Ano Tisam

A desirability assessment is a strategic management tool used to find out exactly what is most needed by organisation to resolve specific issues and pain points.

What are the 4 major functions in a regulatory system?

July 8, 2022 by Ano Tisam

Regulatory systems are made up 4 major functions. These are the control functions, monitoring functions, surveillance functions and the enforcement functions.

What is the OODA Loop?

June 3, 2022 by Ano Tisam

The OODA loop (Observe, Orient, Decide, Act) is a strategic framework for decision making. It was a concept developed by USAF Colonel John Boyd, and was first presented in his briefing “Destruction and Creation”. We use it in our consultancy practice to assess whether an organisation has in place the appropriate frameworks (how they think about things) and methods (how they do things) to guide their decision making. It is used as a decision making troubleshooting tool.