Thursday, 7 June 2007

Keep it lean

Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication - Leonardo Da Vinci


Too much of everything? Too many features, choice, and steps? Too much information, too much to think about? Too much time and too many delays?

Realise benefits by seeking simplicity. Simplify! Mammoth solutions containing every feature under the sun are over-scoped, too complex, and usually indicate a lack of understanding of customers' true wants and needs. Complexity throttles flow and kills value. Start thinking lean and build solutions from the customer in, eliminating complexity as you go. Do more of what matters by eliminating what doesn't.

Perfection is achieved not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away - Antoine de Saint-Exupery

Reference: The Elegant Solution



Tags: lean , simplicity
Posted by Simon Baker - Permalink

2 Comments

Great stuff Simon! I'm a big fan of your blog. You really give some good insights.

I think people who like my blog will love yours, so I've posted an entry linking to this entry, and linked to your blog from mine.

Kelly Waters
http://www.allaboutagile.com

Comment by Kelly Waters

Thanks Kelly. I've been following your blog since you started too. Keep up the good work.

Comment by Simon Baker

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