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Flashcards by Charlotte P, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Charlotte P
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| Question | Answer |
| What is the purpose of a Purpose Alignment Model? (PAM) | It is used to assess ideas in the context of customer & business value. PAM aids in making prioritisation decisions & focuses investment on those features that offer the greatest value to the organisation. |
| At what Horizons is PAM used? | Iterative Horizon (IH) & Delivery Horizon (DH) |
| The Purpose Alignment Model provides a ____-___________ assessment of features, processes, products & capabilities. | two-dimensional |
| 1st Dimension of PAM shows _____ 2nd Dimension of PAM shows _____ | 1. Market Differentiator 2. Mission Critical |
| Although PAM was first created for for-profit organisations, the technique is often used by ______________or ___-_______. | 1. governments 2. non-profits |
| PAM shows: D_________ P_________ P_________ W_________? | |
| Differentiating = | Features, products or services that are critical to functioning and help to differentiate in the market. Difficult for competitors to match. |
| Partner = | Not mission critical but provide value to customer. Company doesn’t need these to survive however. Sometimes left for a partner to perform. |
| Parity = | Mission critical but not differentiating e.g. HR, Payroll, Accounting etc. |
| Who Cares? = | Neither differentiating nor mission critical. Can be removed and resources allocated elsewhere. |
| STRENGTHS of Purpose Alignment Model? | - Simple technique that is quickly learnt - Easy to use in a collaborative environment - Can be applied at any horizon - Analysis completed in a short amount of time |
| WEAKNESSES of PAM? | - Assumes positive intent in business strategy - Crucial to have the right stakeholders participating in creation - Simplicity of technique may overlook nuances |
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