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IDC PeerScape: Peer Insights for Choosing Between Project and Product Software Development

Publisher IDC
Published May 05, 2025
Length 15 Pages
SKU # IDC20014548

Description

This IDC PeerScape examines best practices for moving from a project to a product mindset toward the goal of creating more flexibility, continuous iterative improvements, reduced cycle time, greater user satisfaction, and potentially lower costs in the process. "Organizations looking for a way to adapt quickly to customer feedback and keep pace with technology and market shifts should strongly consider adopting a product mindset," said Karen D. Schwartz, adjunct research analyst for IDC's IT Executive Programs (IEP). "However, this isn't a 'lift and shift' task. It requires real adjustments in processes, organizational culture and mindset, and roles."

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15 Pages

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Executive Summary

Peer Insights

Practice 1: Evaluate the Trade-Offs

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Practice 2: People and Culture Should Lead the Way

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Practice 3: Expect to Change Technical Processes to Accommodate Product-Led Thinking

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Practice 4: Align Metrics to Product Goals

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