http://www.ciandt.com How To Be Lean On IT is a featured podcast on the practical application of lean principles in the IT industry. In each episode we will examine different ways for people to improve their IT operations, based on the lean approach that first transformed the auto industry. We will provide detailed examples from companies already implementing Lean as an IT strategy. Look for our Podcast in the iTunes Store © 2009 Ci&T en-us How To Be Lean On IT is a featured podcast on the practical application of lean principles in the IT industry. In each episode we will examine different ways for people to improve their IT operations, based on the lean approach that first transformed the auto industry. We will provide detailed examples from companies already implementing Lean as an IT strategy. Look for our Podcast in the iTunes Store Applying Lean thinking in the IT Industry lean IT, value, lean software development, information technology, IT strategy, outsourcing, Ci&T Leonardo Mattiazzi and Giacomo Cesareo information@ciandt.com Ci&T Take the Lead Out Leonardo Mattiazzi and Giacomo Cesareo Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:00:00 EDT http://www.ciandt.com/podcast/what-does-it-mean-to-be-lean.mp3 This inaugural podcast provides insight into the meaning of lean. With colorful definitions, it prepares the listener for the subsequent episodes, where we will provide practical examples of companies embracing lean IT and the dramatic results achieved. lean IT, value, lean software development, information technology, IT strategy, outsourcing, Ci&T 16:09 no Taking the a train Leonardo Mattiazzi and Giacomo Cesareo Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:00:00 EDT http://www.ciandt.com/podcast/taking-the-a-train.mp3 The series continues on our discussion of Lean IT. Digging deeper, we look into Agile Methodologies and how companies can focus their efforts on delivering value when the customer wants it. lean IT, value, lean software development, information technology, IT strategy, outsourcing, Ci&T, Agile Methodologies 8:38 no Adding Val-IT to the Lean IT toolbox Leonardo Mattiazzi and Giacomo Cesareo Mon, 1 Mar 2010 10:00:00 EDT http://www.ciandt.com/podcast/And-the-Quest-for-Value-Continues.mp3 The series continues as we answer some questions from our last podcast. Much controversy occurred as it was explained that Agile Methodologies does not help much when really understanding and defining value for the customer. In this podcast, we clarify criticisms and define Val-IT as we aim to focus on IT-enabled projects as a whole. lean IT, value, lean software development, information technology, IT strategy, outsourcing, Ci&T, Agile Methodologies, Val-IT, COBIT 14:51 no Killer vs. Killed applications Leonardo Mattiazzi and Giacomo Cesareo Tue, 6 Apr 2010 10:00:00 EDT http://www.ciandt.com/podcast/Measuring-Success-With-ValIT.mp3 As we continue from our previous podcast, we dig deeper into the fundamentals of Val-IT. We talk about how the three domains defined by Val-IT (Value Governance, Portfolio Management and Investment Management) relate to application development. Finally, we explore the links between Agile methodologies, Val-IT and Lean. lean IT, value, lean software development, information technology, IT strategy, outsourcing, Ci&T, Agile methodologies, Val-IT, COBIT, Scrum 13:11 no Scaling, the Fibonacci way Leonardo Mattiazzi and Giacomo Cesareo Mon, 26 Jul 2010 10:00:00 EDT http://www.ciandt.com/podcast/Value-Engineering.mp3 In this podcast, we discuss how and why IT should contribute in business discussions in application development projects through Value Engineering. We show the importance that development teams should ask the Product Owner"what is business value?". Thus, allowing both sides to understand what is really important in a project. Finally, we provide a practical way development teams and Product Owners can quantify importance using a scale based on the Fibonacci series. lean IT, value, lean software development, information technology, IT strategy, outsourcing, Ci&T, Agile methodologies, Val-IT, COBIT, Scrum, Value Engineering, Fibonacci, Sprint 11:52 no