By now, many boards have asked their executive teams to create at least one AI use case—if not tens of use cases. Choosing the right AI use case doesn’t just affect how the board sees your performance, it impacts your enterprise’s competitiveness in the Digital Age. It’s a remit that Jeff McMillan, the new head of firmwide AI at Morgan Stanley, understands. “We’ve deployed two use cases. But what about a world where we might have 100,000?” he said, in a recent interview with Axios. The possibilities feel limitless; however, organizations can’t afford to be aimless. Aligning your AI use cases t ..read more

In this engaging interview with Ash Gardea, a dedicated Revenue Enablement Specialist at Planview, we explore her dynamic career journey and how she exemplifies “We Build Together,” one of Planview’s core values. From her roots in coaching soccer to her thriving role in software sales and enablement, Ash shows the power of collaboration, mentorship, and shared learning experiences within the organization. She shares invaluable insights into prioritizing tasks for revenue growth and embracing the gradual process of career development, all while fostering a supportive work environment that align ..read more

In a world where speed and quality are the cornerstones of technology innovation, teams are racing against the clock to deliver solutions that not only work but have a competitive edge. Nevertheless, within this fast-paced environment, the path to success is jeopardized by the allure of deceptive shortcuts, quick fixes, and entrenched habits, collectively known as anti-patterns. We’ll expose six common anti-patterns that may be, knowingly or unknowingly, ingrained in your software delivery organization, reveal their costly repercussions on efficiency, productivity, and morale, and arm you with ..read more

Artificial Intelligence (AI) often seems like an overnight success story, but its roots stretch back more than 80 years.   The journey from the inception of neural networks to the sophistication of ChatGPT is a fascinating one, marked by significant milestones, technological advancements, and cultural shifts. Let’s explore how we got here and why it didn’t happen sooner.  AI’s 80-Year Journey  The early days: Neural networks and the Turing Test  In 1948, the concept of neural networks was introduced, laying the groundwork for AI. By 1950, Alan Turing’s seminal paper “C ..read more

Traditional engineering metrics drive efficiency, not effectiveness Engineering leaders are under increasing pressure to deliver more value, but many struggle to make impactful change. One reason for the difficulty is the lack of integrated, contextual data. Traditional engineering tools measure productivity and quality using metrics like cycle time, number of bugs fixed, release frequency, response time, and predictability. These metrics drive efficiency, which is important in its own right, but they do not necessarily drive effectiveness. In other words, they do not align engineering activit ..read more

The traditional paradigms of automotive manufacturing are evolving, driven by the imperative to integrate cutting-edge software solutions seamlessly with hardware production. As automotive companies navigate this transformative landscape, the need for end-to-end visibility in production processes becomes increasingly evident. This blog discusses the critical role of end-to-end visibility in scaling and streamlining automotive production. By identifying key challenges and proposing actionable solutions, we aim to shed light on the strategies necessary for success in the industry’s dynamic lands ..read more

We talked about how the PMO can be one of your organization’s greatest strategic value drivers. But how do you ensure your PMO is actually equipped and capable of achieving your desired business outcomes? In this post, we will discuss how you can get the most value from your PMO. And it starts with understanding the purpose they play in your organization. But first, don’t forget to register for our upcoming live webinar titled “Outcome over Outputs: How the PMO Can Enable Strategic Success.” Learn the actionable steps you need to take to maximize PMO value and drive enterprise strategy. The re ..read more

In many organizations, there are individuals whose contributions remain largely behind the scenes but are pivotal to a company’s success. One of the many people who fit that description at Planview is Elisabetta, our Director of Global Localization. Elisabetta’s role embodies the essence of “people make the difference.” As the head of a team that helps ensure our words resonate seamlessly with international audiences, Elisabetta brings people together from across the company to achieve one purpose: Delight our international readers and software users. Join us as we share her remarkable journey ..read more

With a rapidly evolving digital landscape that continues to introduce waves of uncertainty, companies and organizations alike struggle for clarity and cognizance in organizational delivery for customer value.   It’s no surprise the abundance of moving parts contributes to an ever-ambiguous world for software delivery. With a multitude of products and services that companies serve to customers, the recognition of Value Stream Management (VSM) in modern software delivery has never been stronger.  To explain, VSM constitutes a set of management practices that focuses on maximizing ..read more

Nearly 115 years ago, Clara Zetkin set a vision: that every country, every year, would celebrate women on the same day. The group that Zetkin rallied in Copenhagen then — about 100 passionate women from 17 countries — has grown exponentially. In fact, International Women’s Day (IWD) is now an official holiday in more than 25 countries, with thousands of marches, debates, concerts, and talks taking place each year. Planview is proud to participate. Led by the Women@Planview Employee Resource Group (ERG), we’re hosting seven events in our offices around the world this month, from Bangalore to Va ..read more