At TopLine Results, we never stop learning. Our vendors, like Microsoft, HubSpot, Zoho, ClickDimensions, Constant Contact, MailChimp, SyncApps, and others, are constantly updating their software, so we need to keep up. In addition, we continuously “sharpen our saw” by examining and improving the way we work. In 2023, we have a renewed focus on agile methodology. This blog includes the ways in which TopLine Results demonstrates the core tenets of an agile approach.
The Disciplined Agile mindset includes eight key principles[1]:
- Delight customers
- Be awesome
- Context counts
- Be pragmatic
- Choice is good
- Optimize flow
- Organize around products/services
- Enterprise awareness
Delighting customers is core to the way we work at TopLine Results. It is a key element of our vision, and it is the goal of every product and service we offer. We regularly check-in with customers to ensure we are meeting or exceeding expectations.
Being awesome is something we strive for on a daily basis. We demonstrate respect for our clients and each other and attempt to provide consistent and transparent communications to ensure everyone has the information and tools they need to be successful. We also build quality into the way we work by proactively assessing risks and minimizing them. We also check and double-check everything we deliver.
Context counts for every project and every client. While we’ve worked on thousands of projects, we recognize that every client is unique, and we seek to understand their requirements with no preconceived notions.
Being pragmatic is part of being good stewards of our clients’ investments with us. We attempt to maximize the value we deliver by doing what is right without adding unnecessary complexities.
Choice is good, and we couldn’t agree more. That’s why we offer multiple customer relationship management (CRM) systems to our clients along with a vast array of digital marketing automation solutions.
Optimizing flow is part of our approach on each project. We know that every client has a unique way of working (WoW), and we want to support that with our initiatives. Sometimes we help our clients explore their processes and optimize them before we jump into any technology. Process consulting, with a focus on sales, marketing, and operations, is another key element of our solution for clients.
Organizing around products/services is part of our 20+ years of success. We have multiple resources who have technical expertise on each product we support. We complement those technical experts with sales, marketing and operational resources who can provide our clients with a robust and comprehensive solution.
Enterprise awareness is key to serving our clients. We attempt to understand their strategic business objectives, so we know how our work fits into their business plan. By meeting with clients on a regular basis for a health check, we sometimes uncover opportunities for their technology to support an initiative and make it more effective. We truly partner with our clients, so we become part of their extended team and assist them in working to meet their goals and objectives.
If you’d like to work with a team that routinely demonstrates the principles of Disciplined Agile, please reach out to TopLine Results. Contact us at info@toplineresults.com or +1-800-880-1960. We would love to provide you with expertise to help you and your organization be its best!
[1] Amber, Scott W. and Mark Lines. Choose Your Wow! A Disciplined Agile Approach to Optimizing Your Way of Working – Second Edition. Project Management Institute, Inc., Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. 2022
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