The webinar, "Engineering Superpowers Unleashed: 2 Proven Frameworks for Cross-Functional Excellence," hosted by Scrum Alliance in collaboration with Miro, focused on improving team efficiency and delivery through new ways of working. Michael from Miro shared their journey of hypergrowth and the challenges faced, such as slow decision-making and misaligned stakeholders. To address these, Miro implemented a consistent framework emphasizing ownership, proactive milestone sharing, and early feedback. The methodology, "Discover, Define, Deliver," formalizes problem identification, solution definition, and product delivery. Tim discussed the impact of handoffs and queues on delivery speed and quality, introducing a value stream mapping approach to identify bottlenecks and improve flow efficiency. A demo showcased Miro's AI-assisted value stream mapping tool, which helps analyze and optimize delivery processes. The session concluded with a Q&A, addressing practical implementation and continuous improvement strategies.
Speakers
- Michael Aronzon, Head of Engineering, Miro
- Tim Ottinger, Agile Transformation Leader, Miro
Key Takeaways
1. Improved Work Culture: Miro's implementation of new ways of working significantly improved their pace, delivery, and overall company culture.
2. Three-Phase Framework: The framework used by Miro includes three phases: Discover, Define, and Deliver, with a focus on consistent ownership, proactive milestone sharing, and early feedback.
3. AI Efficiency Tools: The introduction of AI tools like Miro's Sidekick helps automate value stream mapping and efficiency improvements, identifying bottlenecks and providing actionable recommendations.
4. Reduce Development Handoffs: The importance of reducing handoffs and queues in the development process was emphasized, as these significantly impact lead time and overall efficiency.
5. Faster Delivery Cycle: Combining stages and improving pass rates at quality gates can drastically reduce cycle times and increase delivery speed, as demonstrated by Miro's internal practices and tools.
About our partner
Miro is the official Mission Sponsor of Scrum Alliance! Together, we’re teaming up to support teams and professionals around the world with powerful tools to drive agility and propel your success.
Miro is an innovation workspace designed for teams of every size, everywhere, to dream, design, and build the future together. Our mission? To empower these teams to create the next big thing, powered by AI at every step of the way.
Over 80 million users around the world rely on Miro to untangle complex ideas, put customer needs first, and deliver products and services faster. All supported by best-in-class security, compliance, and scalability.