This standard ensures that the active work being done consistently reflects current business priorities, keeping teams focused on what matters most. It promotes agility, reduces wasted effort, and accelerates value delivery.
Aligned to our "Limit Work in Progress (WIP)" and "Outcome-Driven Development" policies, this standard helps teams adapt quickly to shifting needs. Without it, misaligned work undermines strategic goals, slows feedback, and wastes resources.
Clearly defined impacts of meeting this standard include improved delivery flow, reduced risk, higher system resilience, and better alignment to business needs. Over time, teams will see reduced rework, faster time to value, and stronger system integrity.
Level 1 – Initial: Work in progress is driven by availability or personal preference.
Level 2 – Managed: Teams try to align work with goals but rely on manual prioritisation.
Level 3 – Defined: Work is scoped and prioritised based on evolving business priorities.
Level 4 – Quantitatively Managed: Work alignment is measured and adjusted through regular reviews.
Level 5 – Optimising: Prioritisation is dynamic, data-driven, and continuously refined in response to business feedback.