{"id":23780,"date":"2024-05-31T05:34:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-31T10:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/?p=23780"},"modified":"2024-06-03T08:38:09","modified_gmt":"2024-06-03T13:38:09","slug":"how-vsm-software-addresses-everyday-portfolio-and-engineering-challenges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/how-vsm-software-addresses-everyday-portfolio-and-engineering-challenges\/","title":{"rendered":"How VSM Software Addresses Everyday Portfolio and Engineering Challenges\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Value Stream Management (VSM) is crucial in software development as it provides a comprehensive view of the entire workflow, from ideation to delivery. This visibility is necessary to manage the productivity of development teams and ensure that software is delivered&nbsp;on time, on schedule and on budget.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this blog, I\u2019ll explain how VSM, through solutions like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planview.com\/products-solutions\/products\/viz\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Planview Viz<\/a>, can address common challenges faced by portfolio managers. You will learn how VSM solutions can improve collaboration between portfolio managers and software engineering teams through real-time insights, an integrated toolchain, and end-to-end visibility that improves overall efficiency and unlocks capacity.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/how-vsm-software-addresses-everyday-portfolio-and-engineering-challenges\/#Day-to-Day_Challenges_in_Software_Development\" >Day-to-Day Challenges in Software Development&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/how-vsm-software-addresses-everyday-portfolio-and-engineering-challenges\/#Addressing_Engineering_Challenges_with_VSM_Software\" >Addressing Engineering Challenges&nbsp;with VSM Software&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/how-vsm-software-addresses-everyday-portfolio-and-engineering-challenges\/#3_Transformative_Benefits_of_VSM_Software\" >3 Transformative Benefits of VSM Software&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/how-vsm-software-addresses-everyday-portfolio-and-engineering-challenges\/#Accelerate_Transforming_Plans_into_Execution_with_VSM\" >Accelerate Transforming Plans into Execution with VSM&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-day-to-day-challenges-in-software-development-nbsp\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day-to-Day_Challenges_in_Software_Development\"><\/span><strong>Day-to-Day Challenges in Software Development<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As the VP of Product Management at Planview, I often hear from portfolio managers who lack visibility into project status, have difficulty predicting delivery times, and struggle to adapt when plans require pivoting. These issues stem from the traditional black-box nature of engineering, where getting a real-time, accurate view of progress and the bottlenecks that contribute to hidden delays and inefficiencies is significantly challenging. Not knowing what software engineering teams are working on or when the work will be done can lead to major challenges when it comes to managing budgets and resources. Moreover, it makes it difficult to discuss shifting requirements with stakeholders in the absence of precise insights. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-addressing-engineering-challenges-nbsp-with-vsm-software-nbsp\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Addressing_Engineering_Challenges_with_VSM_Software\"><\/span><strong>Addressing Engineering Challenges&nbsp;with VSM Software<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.planview.com\/products-solutions\/solutions\/value-stream-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">VSM software<\/a> emerges as a powerful solution addressing intricate portfolio and engineering challenges. By providing unprecedented visibility into the entire value stream, VSM software reveals bottlenecks, delays, and inefficiencies, enabling teams to proactively optimize workflows. It facilitates seamless cross-functional collaboration, breaking down silos and fostering continuous improvement. Leveraging VSM software across three key areas can empower organizations to unlock agility, responsiveness, and innovation in their engineering processes.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-top-3-features-of-vsm-software-nbsp\"><strong>Top 3 Features of VSM Software<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Dashboard and Insights<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The dashboard in Planview Viz provides a comprehensive view of key health indicators and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planview.com\/resources\/articles\/using-flow-metrics-to-optimize-software-delivery\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Flow Metrics<\/a>. Unlike traditional engineering metrics, Flow Metrics focus on true end-to-end value delivery. These metrics span the entire software development life cycle, from ideation to release and operation. This holistic view allows software engineering managers to identify bottlenecks and pinpoint inefficiencies across product teams, engineering, and DevOps. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By having access to real-time data, they can see exactly where delays are occurring and take proactive steps to address them within their own teams. They can also give their colleagues in portfolio management a more accurate view of when products will be delivered to market. This level of insight is essential for maintaining a high level of productivity and ensuring that projects stay on track.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"571\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/7.-Flow-Metrics-Dashboard-1024x571.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23782\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/7.-Flow-Metrics-Dashboard-1024x571.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/7.-Flow-Metrics-Dashboard-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/7.-Flow-Metrics-Dashboard-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/7.-Flow-Metrics-Dashboard-768x428.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/7.-Flow-Metrics-Dashboard-1536x856.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/7.-Flow-Metrics-Dashboard-2048x1142.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>An example of a Flow Metrics insights dashboard from Planview Viz <\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Integration Across Tools<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the standout features of a VSM solution is its seamless integration with a variety of existing tools. With Planview Viz, teams can also integrate with tools like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planview.com\/products-solutions\/products\/agileplace\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Planview AgilePlace<\/a> and JIRA. This integration ensures that workflows are automatically synchronized across different teams and tools, reducing the need for manual updates and minimizing the risk of errors. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, while the product team might be working in Planview AgilePlace, the engineering team could be using JIRA. Planview Viz acts as a single source of information, consolidating data from both tools and providing a unified view of project status. This integration not only saves time but also ensures that everyone is on the same page while still allowing teams to work with the tools they prefer.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Real-Time Data Utilization<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ability to utilize real-time data is a game-changer in both software delivery and project management. With Planview Viz, managers can quickly identify issues such as delivery delays or quality problems as they arise. For example, a dashboard that is a sea of red signals upcoming delivery issues that require immediate attention and likely collaboration between engineering teams and their portfolio management counterparts. Real-time data allows for quick adjustments and course corrections, ensuring that projects stay on schedule. It also enhances accountability, as all team members have access to the same information and can see how their work impacts the overall project timeline.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-transformative-benefits-of-vsm-software-nbsp-nbsp\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Transformative_Benefits_of_VSM_Software\"><\/span><strong>3 Transformative Benefits of VSM Software&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>VSM software is revolutionizing the way engineering teams operate and collaborate with portfolio managers, ushering in a new era of transparency, efficiency, and continuous improvement. By providing unprecedented visibility into the entire value stream, this powerful solution is transforming engineering processes from opaque black boxes into well-oiled machines optimized for maximum performance. Implementing VSM software unlocks a trifecta of transformative benefits that empower organizations to achieve engineering excellence and drive business success in today&#8217;s fast-paced digital landscape. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Improved Time to Market<\/strong> &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>VSM solutions help reduce feature completion time and predict delivery schedules more accurately, which benefits both engineering teams and portfolio managers. For example, when software delivery teams see that features take six months to complete, they can initiate a review and prioritization exercise to address the delays. By streamlining processes and eliminating inefficiencies, VSM software can significantly improve the speed at which features are delivered to market.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"828\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FlowTime-2-1024x828.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23784\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FlowTime-2-1024x828.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FlowTime-2-300x242.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FlowTime-2-150x121.png 150w, https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FlowTime-2-768x621.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FlowTime-2.png 1074w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>An example of how Planview Viz visualizes Flow Time<em>\u2014<\/em>the amount of time it takes to complete a feature.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Enhanced Quality and Reduced Defects<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visibility into workflows allows for better management of defects. If a significant portion of a development team\u2019s capacity is spent on defects, it&#8217;s clear that quality issues need to be addressed to free up resources for feature development. By identifying and addressing defects early in the development process, VSM software helps to maintain high-quality standards and reduce the overall number of bugs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"498\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Flow-Distribution-1-1024x498.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23785\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Flow-Distribution-1-1024x498.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Flow-Distribution-1-300x146.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Flow-Distribution-1-150x73.png 150w, https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Flow-Distribution-1-768x374.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Flow-Distribution-1.png 1204w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>An example of how Planview Viz visualizes Flow Distribution\u2014the allocation of different work items (features, defects, technical debt, risks) across a value stream.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Prioritization and Resource Allocation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>VSM allows software engineering managers to make smarter decisions about how they prioritize work and allocate resources. By understanding the team&#8217;s capacity and current workload, managers can ensure that the most critical tasks are prioritized to keep them aligned with the organization&#8217;s strategic priorities. This strategic allocation of resources helps optimize productivity and ensures that the team remains not only efficient but also effective.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"498\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Flow-Load-1-1024x498.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23786\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Flow-Load-1-1024x498.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Flow-Load-1-300x146.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Flow-Load-1-150x73.png 150w, https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Flow-Load-1-768x374.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Flow-Load-1.png 1204w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>An example of how Planview Viz visualizes Flow Load<em>\u2014<\/em>the amount of work items actively in progress within a value stream, indicating the level of work in progress (WIP).<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-accelerate-transforming-plans-into-execution-with-vsm-nbsp\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Accelerate_Transforming_Plans_into_Execution_with_VSM\"><\/span><strong>Accelerate Transforming Plans into Execution with VSM<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Incorporating VSM software like Planview Viz into your project management practices can significantly improve the efficiency and effectiveness of your software development teams. The transparency and insights provided by VSM tools enable better decision-making, leading to more predictable and reliable delivery schedules. I encourage you to consider how VSM could transform your own software development practices.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>For a deeper dive into the benefits of VSM and to see it in action, watch our <a href=\"https:\/\/info.planview.com\/vsm-solution-_demo-on-demand_vsm_en_reg\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">on-demand demo<\/a>. 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