The best approach in the right place, Agile, Waterfall or hybrid. Get a razor-sharp picture of which method fits best where. Organizations often use a mix of methodologies.

Agile in teams, Waterfall in projects and DevOps for delivery. In addition, change projects are often also tackled on the basis of experience. This variety of methodologies should provide flexibility but we see that in practice it actually leads to inefficiency, delay and frustration among teams and stakeholders.

Does the method used really fit your organization, the type of work and the colleagues involved? A relevant question when you want to improve the success of your projects. With the Valid GripScan we offer a sharp, objective insight into the effectiveness of the current approach. You will receive concrete advice on how to optimize the chosen approach.

One scan. Lots of insight.

The GripScan is a compact scan that uses interviews, observations and smart analysis to quickly get to the core. Whether it is about project management, agile collaboration or hybrid forms: we make visible where it is chafing and what is needed to make progress.

The right approach in the right place

The GripScan approach is based on the Valid 3V model. This model was developed because we are convinced that successful change is not only about processes or systems, it is also about people. In the Valid 3V model, people are central. Our approach helps organizations realize change effectively, sustainably and people-centered. The model consists of three steps: Prepare, Change and Embed.

Within the GripScan, the focus is primarily on the preparing component. The change and anchor phases are discussed further in the advisory report.

Prepare

We start with an intake meeting focusing on goals, context and challenges. This is followed by interviews with stakeholders and observations of sessions such as stand-ups or planning sessions. This creates a reliable and representative picture of how cooperation, decision-making and working methods are taking place.

Change

Based on the above findings, we provide advice: what works, what doesn't, and where is there room for improvement? We visualize bottlenecks with, for example, a Value Stream Map, which maps the flow from customer demand to delivery. This provides immediate direction for change.

Grip on projects and people

The GripScan combines rational analysis with an eye for human dynamics in a short period of time. That makes it powerful and effective. The results are shared in a clear advisory report that guides decision-making and prioritization. No thick reports, but clear insights that help your organization move forward immediately.

What does the Valid GripScan get you?

Organizations that get started with the recommendations from the GripScan realize demonstrable improvements:

• 15 - 30% shorter lead times through better alignment and focus.
• 25% better decision-making based on data rather than assumptions.
• 10 - 25% increased efficiency by applying appropriate methodology.