The Phoenix Project Chapters 12-15 Flashcards

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What are organizational silos?

Communication breaks down between different branches of the business or even subsections of a branch, like IT.

What is SOX 404?

SOX 404 mandates that all publicly-traded companies must establish internal controls and procedures for financial reporting and must document, test and maintain those controls and procedures to ensure their effectiveness.

How does Parts Unlimited break SOX 404?

They break SOX 404 by keeping customers CVV2 codes on record at the Parts Unlimited campus.

In what ways is the Phoenix Project launch a disaster?

<ol> <li>Fixes are not coordinated between dev and ops leading to more bugs. 2) The deployment cannot be rolled back and competing interests are preventing a delay. 3) The Phoenix Project is leaking credit information.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Theory of Drum Buffer Rope?

Move at the pace of the slowest process, which keeps idle time to a minimum. Signup and view all the answers

How does Work In Progress (WIP) inventory influence the four types of work?

Having a large WIP inventory can lead to firefighting when high volumes of unplanned work arise, thus decreasing both Business and Internal Projects. Signup and view all the answers

What components of the Theory of Constraints are covered in this chapter?

<ol> <li>Identify the Constraint. 2) Optimize the Constraint. 3) Subordinate the non-constraints.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

Which method of project management did the Phoenix team employ?

The Waterfall method. Signup and view all the answers

What are some drawbacks of the Waterfall project management?

<ol> <li>The waterfall method does not react well to frequent changes. 2) Testing is done at the end of the project, which takes up time.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What are some benefits of the Waterfall method?

<ol> <li>There is extensive documentation of the project. 2) It is straightforward and easy to understand. 3) Team members can be assigned to multiple projects because everything is planned out in the beginning.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What are the four types of work?

<ol> <li>Business Projects: company-wide projects like the Phoenix Project. 2) Internal Projects: any projects that take place within a department. 3) Changes: includes changes to above types of work. 4) Unplanned Work: introduced in this chapter, it's the most destructive type of work, as it is mainly recovery work.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What is the First Way?

To create a fast flow of work through Development and IT Operations. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Second Way?

To continuously eradicate the largest sources of unplanned work. Signup and view all the answers

What impacts can a WIP (Work in Progress) inventory have on productivity?

Can lead to lots of setbacks if unplanned work arises, causing WIP to be finished far behind schedule. Signup and view all the answers

What are the three aspects to the Theory of Constraints?

<ol> <li>Identify the Constraint. 2) Optimize the Constraint. 3) Subordinate the non-constraints.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard?

PCI compliance refers to the technical and operational standards that businesses follow to secure and protect credit card data. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Concepts in The Phoenix Project

Organizational Silos: Breakdown in communication among different branches or sub-sections, particularly within IT, leading to inefficiencies.
SOX 404: Requires publicly-traded companies to establish and maintain internal controls for financial reporting, including documentation and testing of these controls.
SOX 404 Violation: Parts Unlimited violates SOX 404 by retaining customers' CVV2 codes, compromising security and compliance.
Disasters in Phoenix Project Launch:
- Lack of coordination between development and operations results in increased bugs.
- Non-reversible deployment due to conflicting priorities prevents delay.
- Exposure of customer credit information increases risk.
Theory of Drum Buffer Rope: A method that advocates for pacing work based on the slowest process to minimize idle time.
Impact of WIP (Work In Progress): Large WIP inventories can lead to emergencies in case of unplanned work, hindering both business and internal projects.
Theory of Constraints Components:
- Identify the Constraint: Focus improvements around the identified bottleneck.
- Optimize the Constraint: Utilize the constraint fully before expanding capacity for efficiency.
- Subordinate the Non-Constraints: Align all non-constraint activities to support the constraint's needs, enhancing overall performance.
Project Management Method: The Phoenix team employs the Waterfall method, characterized by its sequential nature.
Drawbacks of Waterfall Method:
- Ineffective in handling frequent changes.
- Testing occurs only at project completion, risking rushed assessments and lower product quality.
Benefits of Waterfall Method:
- Provides comprehensive project documentation.
- Offers simplicity and clarity in project structure.
- Allows team members to manage multiple projects due to upfront planning.
Types of Work:
- Business Projects: Broad initiatives like the Phoenix Project.
- Internal Projects: Initiatives confined within a departmental scope.
- Changes: Alterations to existing projects and tasks.
- Unplanned Work: Introduced as the most disruptive type, primarily focused on recovery and urgent fixes.
The First Way: Emphasizes the creation of a rapid flow of work through Development and IT Operations.
The Second Way: Focuses on continuously eliminating the primary sources of unplanned work to improve efficiency.
WIP Inventory Impact on Productivity: Elevated levels of WIP can significantly delay schedules when unplanned work occurs, leading to major setbacks.
Three Aspects of Theory of Constraints:
- Identify the Constraint: Pinpoint the process or resource limiting performance.
- Optimize the Constraint: Maximize the use of the constraint before scaling up the system.
- Subordinate Non-Constraints: Ensure all supporting activities align with the needs of the constraint.
PCI Data Security Standard: Establishes technical and operational standards that organizations must follow to secure and protect credit card information.

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This quiz covers key concepts from chapters 12 to 15 of 'The Phoenix Project'. It provides definitions and explanations of important terms like Organizational Silos and SOX 404. Test your understanding and retention of these pivotal ideas.