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What is Fail Fast

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Solution development approach used in volatile, uncertain and complex business contexts that focuses on trying something, getting fast feedback, and then rapidly inspecting and adapting. Sometimes referred to as Fail(ing) Forward.
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Digital Transformation Journeys: The Future Is Now
Jurgen Janssens (asUgo Consulting, Belgium)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-3473-1.ch176
Abstract
Big Data and Digitization are among the most talked about concepts of the last years. Whereas Big Data has more and more concrete outcomes, Digitization is still seen as far away future. Nowadays, however, the question is not anymore how to prepare for the upcoming Digitization. The question companies and organizations have to ask themselves is how to adapt to and in today's Digitizing World. A correct translation of this strategy is equally important. It requires a dynamic silver lining, compatible with interactive work clusters and a hybrid organization. Typically, this results in a new way of working and an appropriate approach to power this way of working. The way of working needs to be adapted to the redefined borders between reactivity and proactivity, the need for real-time service and contextual adaptation. It needs to be designed for agility. To provide value, an organic compromise has to be found that answers the need for creative freedom, and the need for a solid structure where guidance, management, and development of human capabilities is possible in a structured way.
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