The lead time indicates how long it takes for a work item to go through the entire process. Cycle time is a subset of lead time. Cycle time is the time it takes for a work item to go through part of the process (e.g., In Progress to Done status, from the coding phase to the testing phase, Complete a task).
There are several strategies for lead time and cycle time problems, such as increasing system’s efficiency, increasing capacity (crashing), and stop taking requirements (not always possible).
Cycle Time and Lead times have fundamental level of understanding of integrating Marketing practices into SMART Agile.
"SMART Product Owner" certification demonstrates a distinguished level of understanding of how to own a vision, manage a Product Backlog, and engage with stakeholders & customers to deliver valuable products using Scrum in scaling settings.
Certified SMART Agile Generalists have knowledge and understanding of the Development Team Member role in Agile.
Cycle Time and Lead times know how to use SMART and its metrics to efficiently inspect, adapt and optimize scaling agile for an optimum use of resources and fast delivery of value.
Certified SMART Entrepreneur know how to use SMART Agile to improve value creation and delivery at scale.
