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Observability

Observability enables data-driven insight into how work flows and value is delivered. It supports transparency, informed decision-making, and continuous improvement across teams, products, and the business.
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Capability

A Capability is a persistent, cross-cutting competence that enables teams or organisations to deliver value predictably, sustainably, and adaptively. Capabilities are not one-off techniques or transient tools; they are cultivated over time and embedded into the way of working.
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Practice

A practice is a commonly used technique, habit, or routine that helps teams consistently achieve goals, improve performance, and enhance collaboration within Agile, DevOps, and Lean environments.
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Method

A method is a structured procedure or technique employed to achieve specific goals, often involving a series of defined steps or actions to solve problems or implement solutions.
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Framework

A structured approach that provides guidelines and rules but allows flexibility in implementation (e.g., Scrum, SAFe, ITIL).
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Artifact

An artifact is a defined, inspectable representation of work that supports transparency, empirical decision-making, and continuous improvement in agile systems.
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Model

A model is a conceptual framework used to represent, understand, and analyse complex systems or problems, aiding decision-making and improving organisational performance.
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Tenet

A tenet is a specific guiding rule or doctrine that reinforces a broader philosophy, offering clear direction for decision-making and team behaviour.
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Tool

A tool is a mechanism, technique, or software used to implement or support methods and practices within Agile, Lean, DevOps, or similar methodologies.
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Accountability

Accountability is a structural concept describing who is answerable for outcomes in a system of work. It defines ownership for results, not activity.
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Strategy

Strategy is a high-level approach that defines how an organisation will achieve its goals, aligning resources, methods, and actions to achieve a shared vision.
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Principle

A principle is a fundamental, actionable belief or guiding rule that shapes decision-making and team behaviour in an organisation.
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Philosophy

Philosophy defines the guiding principles and beliefs that shape methodologies and influence decision-making within Agile, DevOps, Lean, and related fields.
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Discipline

A structured field of study and practice characterised by consistent principles, methodologies, and standards.
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Ethos

The core beliefs that underpin how we think, structure work, and enable value delivery across all systems.
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    First Principal

    Foundational, non-derivable truths that anchor strategy, guide system design, and define the boundaries of professional practice.
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