Becoming a flow-based organiSation

With today’s emphasis on digital transformation in business, organisations more than ever before must detect and respond to accelerating change rapidly. For organisations seeking to improve and deliver customer solutions and Time-to-Value (TTV), the traditional approach of Lean restricted to manufacturing and Agile limited to IT software development is no longer competitive. This outmoded approach has created a “business and technology divide,” which can hinder the effectiveness of Lean-Agile for the enterprise as a whole.

“Starting the process with corporate functions as soon as possible can greatly reduce lead times because everyone is working in the same cadence.”

Markus Vogg, Senior Director, Global Head of Business Agility and SAFe® SPCT, Capgemini Invent

Forward-thinking organisations are now adopting a new “flow” approach to overcome these emerging challenges. Accelerating the flow of value requires integrating a Lean-Agile mindset in all areas of the organisation, including such corporate functions as HR, legal, procurement, marketing, and finance. At Capgemini Invent, we bridge silos, improve cross-team coordination, and use iterative learning loops to drive continuous adaption. The flow of value is measured continuously, leading to optimal resource utilisation for maximum return on investment. At the same time, employee motivation is kept high, via empowerment, for example. Organisations that include corporate functions as part of their Business Agility transformation can become flow-based, making them better positioned to realise business outcomes.

Forward-thinking organisations are adopting a new “flow” approach to continually improve and deliver customer solutions and Time-to-Value (TTV).

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MVO: How we help you advance along the Integration Maturity Curve

The traditional Target Operating Model (TOM) no longer provides organisations with the business agility they need in the modern era. It is now essential to define and establish an Adaptive Operating Model (AOM). But how do you achieve this? With our Minimum Viable Organisation (MVO) approach.

At Capgemini Invent, we use an iterative and incremental approach to implement optimal AOMs for organisations worldwide. We focus on tangible early results as we establish continuous, rapid learning and feedback loops. We call this the Minimum Viable Organisation (MVO) approach, and it is invaluable for organisations seeking progress along the Corporate Function Integration Maturity Curve.

The benefits of our approach to becoming flow-based

Organisations that include corporate functions as part of their Business Agility transformation are better positioned to realise business outcomes. We support our clients as they transition to a Flow-based organisation by delivering the following benefits: