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Smaller steps are lower risk.

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Create simple things in small steps — Doc Norton & Associates
Simple Things When I say simple, I don’t necessarily mean easy. And I certainly do not mean crude in form or incomplete. Simple indicates something that does not have superfluous parts or multiple…
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October 3, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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The longer you wait to deliver,
the more risk you accumulate.
Small, frequent releases reduce uncertainty.

#SoftwareDevelopment #CreateSimpleThingsInSmallSteps #ReleaseRidiculouslyOften

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August 14, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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Still stuck planning?
Build a little.
Release a little.
Learn a lot.

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Release ridiculously often — Doc Norton & Associates
The seventh behavior, “Release ridiculously often,” is usually met with nods from half of the crowd and raised eyebrows from the other half. The nodders want to know why it isn’t higher on the list...
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August 1, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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What is something you could do today that would allow you to learn more about what you should do next?

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June 21, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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Every delay in delivery increases the risk of wasted work, missed feedback, and shifting priorities.
Ship small. Ship often.

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June 1, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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Deferring delivery doesn’t make work safer.
It just makes failures bigger and harder to fix.
Frequent releases = lower risk.

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April 19, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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Deferred delivery is added risk

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March 31, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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Even when the destination is clear, small steps keep you from wandering off course. Validate as you go, not when it’s too late.

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#CreateSimpleThingsInSmallSteps #KnowTheProblemYouAreSolving #ValidateBeforeDuringAndAfter #SoftwareDevelopment
Validate Before, During, and After — Doc Norton & Associates
To validate is to confirm something has the quality of being well-grounded or correct. Validate before, during, and after is a reminder that teams should be confirming along the way.
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March 30, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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Example mapping can help you think through ways to slice a story into independent pieces. Look for related scenarios - same variant, same persona, etc.

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Create simple things in small steps — Doc Norton & Associates
Simple Things When I say simple, I don’t necessarily mean easy. And I certainly do not mean crude in form or incomplete. Simple indicates something that does not have superfluous parts or multiple…
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March 26, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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Smaller steps means learning faster.

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March 22, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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Certainty is a trap. Even when you know what to build, taking small steps ensures you’re still solving the right problem in the right way.

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March 7, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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Shipping a simple solution today means learning sooner. Waiting for a "better" solution next week means learning later. Choose wisely.

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Know the problem you are solving — Doc Norton & Associates
“Know the problem you are solving” is about knowing the specific problem and for whom this problem exists. It isn't about knowing what solution a persona lacks but about truly understanding a…
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March 5, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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Even when you absolutely know what you need to build, breaking it down into tiny steps helps you validate you're still on the right path.

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#CreateSimpleThingsInSmallSteps #KnowTheProblemYouAreSolving #ReleaseRidiculouslyOften #SoftwareDevelopment
Create simple things in small steps — Doc Norton & Associates
Simple Things When I say simple, I don’t necessarily mean easy. And I certainly do not mean crude in form or incomplete. Simple indicates something that does not have superfluous parts or multiple…
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March 2, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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Promote a culture of experimentation and innovation. Encourage creative thinking and bold ideas.

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#CreateSimpleThingsInSmallSteps #ValidateBeforeDuringAndAfter
Validate Before, During, and After — Doc Norton & Associates
To validate is to confirm something has the quality of being well-grounded or correct. Validate before, during, and after is a reminder that teams should be confirming along the way.
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February 25, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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Larger batches do not result in more frequent delivery.

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#CreateSimpleThingsInSmallSteps
Create simple things in small steps — Doc Norton & Associates
Simple Things When I say simple, I don’t necessarily mean easy. And I certainly do not mean crude in form or incomplete. Simple indicates something that does not have superfluous parts or multiple…
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February 9, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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“…Simple is not the same as easy, and the worst thing you can do is to make a simple task unnecessarily complicated.”

~ Sönke Ahrens

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#CreateSimpleThingsInSmallSteps
Create simple things in small steps — Doc Norton & Associates
Simple Things When I say simple, I don’t necessarily mean easy. And I certainly do not mean crude in form or incomplete. Simple indicates something that does not have superfluous parts or multiple…
buff.ly
January 5, 2025 at 6:06 PM
docondev.bsky.social
If the team can't easily see what small piece of end to end value is being delivered next and/or what hypothesis is being tested next, your story map is not yet ready.

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January 2, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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Code is like humor. When you have to explain it, it’s bad.

- Cory House

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Create simple things in small steps — Doc Norton & Associates
Simple Things When I say simple, I don’t necessarily mean easy. And I certainly do not mean crude in form or incomplete. Simple indicates something that does not have superfluous parts or multiple…
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December 18, 2024 at 6:06 PM
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Understanding the problem domain enables us to prioritize features effectively, ensuring that the software meets the most critical needs of its users.

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December 6, 2024 at 6:06 PM
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Big wins are often the result of small steps. Focus on simplicity, and take one small step at a time.

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Create simple things in small steps
Foster emergence. Learn as you go.
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November 28, 2024 at 6:06 PM
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Create simple things in small steps to make progress manageable.

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#SoftwareDevelopment #CreateSimpleThingsInSmallSteps
Create simple things in small steps
Foster emergence. Learn as you go.
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November 21, 2024 at 6:06 PM
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Focus fosters progress.

#agile #KnowTheProblemYouAreSolving #CreateSimpleThingsInSmallSteps
November 20, 2024 at 6:13 PM
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Building simple things in small steps reduces risk and ensures you’re always moving forward.

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#SoftwareDevelopment #CreateSimpleThingsInSmallSteps
Create simple things in small steps
Foster emergence. Learn as you go.
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November 17, 2024 at 6:06 PM
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Creating simple things in small steps makes large goals more achievable.

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#SoftwareDevelopment #CreateSimpleThingsInSmallSteps
Create simple things in small steps
Foster emergence. Learn as you go.
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November 12, 2024 at 6:06 PM
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If the team can't easily see what small piece of end to end value is being delivered next and/or what hypothesis is being tested next, your story map is not yet ready.

#agile #SoftwareDevelopment #CreateSimpleThingsInSmallSteps #ExperimentationMindset
October 26, 2023 at 12:39 PM