Feature Factory

A feature factory describes a product development approach focused solely on delivering a high volume of features, often at the expense of user needs and overall product quality.

High technical debt

High Technical Debt is a state of your technical systems where accumulated shortcuts, outdated code, and quick fixes significantly slow down development and increase maintenance costs.

Distrust between teams

Distrust between tech and business teams happens when these groups don't communicate well, leading to misunderstandings and slowed project progress.

High customer churn

High customer churn is when many customers stop using a product or service over a short period, indicating issues with satisfaction or value.

Too many team dependencies

Too many team dependencies can slow progress, as teams must wait for each other to complete tasks before moving forward.

Limited team autonomy

Your teams have no decisions about what they’re building or even how they’re building. They seek approval for most things.

Low transparency

Low transparency means people don’t know what product teams are working on, and whether they’re generating impact or not.

Low innovation

Low innovation means that a company fails to deliver new features or improvements that meet customer needs, leading to decreased satisfaction and loyalty.

Failed transformations

Failed transformations occur when attempts to adapt or improve a product or process result in setbacks or do not achieve the desired outcomes.

Low employee motivation

Low employee motivation occurs when team members lack enthusiasm and drive to effectively contribute to product development efforts.

Communication issues

The most common issues within the organization. You probably won’t be able to get rid of this, once you have a scale, but you can (and should) try to fight it as hard as possible.

High cognitive load

High cognitive load means that the team has too many things on their shoulders, making them slower to move or to think.