35 years ago, Eliyahu Goldratt introduced the Theory of Constraints (ToC) in his seminal book "The Goal" as a new management paradigm for manufacturing plants, struggling with excess inventory, late deliveries, poor quality. The ToC solved this through five focusing steps - a guideline to systematic improvement and continuous learning.

Today, the ToC is one of the pillars of the DevOps movement. This talk will present its principles, and how it applies to the software industry, through a mix of theory, stories and experiences, and practical advice.

Target Audience: Architects, Developers, Project Leaders, Managers, Decision Makers
Prerequisites: Some previous knowledge of software delivery is helpful, but not required
Level: Basic

This talk will provide insights for a successful integration of lean-quality management to scaled agile projects. We will show based on our project experience that by improving process quality, higher product quality is achieved, resulting in significantly increased customer satisfaction. We will share how the lean principles and an easy-to-use toolkit helped us to tackle complex problems by providing a proven and scalable approach for continuous improvement and boost business agility at the same time.

Target Audience: Quality & Test Engineers, Agile Coaches, Project Managers, Quality Managers
Prerequisites: Solid agile knowledge, basic lean understanding, basic understanding of quality assurance
Level: Advanced