Forward-thinking organizations are adopting a new “flow” approach to continually improve and deliver customer solutions and Time-to-Value. Accelerating the flow of value requires integrating a Lean-Agile mindset in all areas of the organization, including such corporate functions as HR, legal, procurement, marketing, and finance.

The traditional approach of restricting Lean to manufacturing and limiting Agile to IT software product development is no longer practical or competitive. In many cases, this outmoded approach has created a “business and technology divide,” which can hinder the effectiveness of Lean-Agile for the enterprise as a whole.

In this joint study by Capgemini Invent & Project & Team, Inc., we dive deeper into what role corporate functions play in the Business Agility transformation as well as what Business Agility might look like.