Michelle Wong
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Michelle Wong

Michelle Wong is the Content Strategist for Planview's value stream management and software toolchain integration solutions for software delivery. Her content focuses on digital transformation topics including Project to Product, Flow Framework, DevOps, Agile, and SAFe.

How FedEx Combines the Power of VSM and OKRs to Accelerate Delivery Speed

At the inaugural Project to Product (P2P) Summit in 2024, Greschen Powell, a seasoned leader with over 26 years at FedEx, delivered an insightful presentation on how organizations can accelerate value delivery using Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) and Value Stream Management (VSM). Powell’s talk provides a clear roadmap for boosting speed-to-market while staying aligned...

Scaling Flow at Vanguard: A Journey from Pilot to Enterprise Transformation

At the 2024 Project to Product Summit, Sue Schweitzer, Senior Flow Advisor at The Vanguard Group, shared how Vanguard scaled flow across 750+ IT teams, transforming their way of working. What began as a small pilot to improve developer experience grew into an enterprise-wide program, tackling work-in-progress (WIP) overload, fragmented workflows, and alignment challenges.   By...

How the Digital Revolution is Transforming Automotive Supply Chains

In the ever-evolving automotive industry, the efficiency and agility of a company’s supply chain can significantly impact its success. Traditionally, supply chains were linear and compartmentalized, heavily reliant on manual processes, paper-based documentation, and isolated systems. These traditional models present significant challenges in scalability, visibility, and collaboration—factors that are becoming increasingly critical as the industry...

Influence Without Authority: How Agile Coaches Use Data to Drive Change

In Agile environments, leadership often comes without formal authority. Agile coaches are tasked with guiding teams through complex transformations, but they must do so without the traditional power to enforce changes. Instead, they rely on influence, collaboration, and data to inspire continuous improvement. This article explores how Agile coaches can successfully lead change without formal...

An AI-Driven Framework for Accelerating Software Development

Software development teams face increasing pressure to deliver high-quality products faster than ever. To meet these demands, organizations are turning to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Value Stream Management (VSM) as powerful solutions that can streamline their processes and enhance productivity. By integrating AI capabilities into VSM practices, businesses can unlock new levels of efficiency, decision-making...