Teams can move fast while building the wrong thing, fixing the wrong problem, or adding complexity to an already bloated system. Ultimately, speed without strategic alignment creates waste. This is why governance, funding, and prioritization models matter. If teams aren’t working off a strategically aligned backlog, they can be incredibly efficient at delivering things the business doesn’t need. The goal isn’t just faster delivery, it’s delivering solutions that drive revenue, improve customer satisfaction, and create a competitive advantage. Instead of asking how fast the teams can move, leaders should ask questions like: ??How many revenue-generating opportunities have we enabled? ??How quickly can we validate new ideas?” ??How much complexity have we eliminated from our systems? Remember, your ability to realize ROI is tied to your ability to continuously deliver the right solutions, at the right time, while achieving the right results. And that requires strategic alignment of delivery with the business.
