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You're Not Done. You're Just Creating Inventory.

You're Not Done. You're Just Creating Inventory.22 sept.14 min

<p>When your team says a feature is “done,” what still has to happen before it can actually be released?</p><p>Documentation?<br>Testing?<br>Traceability updates?<br>Quality review?<br>Risk assessment?</p><p>Every “yes” represents unfinished work—and unfinished work is inventory that slows flow, extends cycle times, and creates the end-of-release scramble regulated teams know too well.</p><p>In the newest episode of Take Five IRL, Pat Campbell and Mike Studeman explain why a Definition of Done is more than a checklist. It’s a promise of quality, transparency, and release readiness.</p><p>Because “done” shouldn’t mean finishing your part. It should mean finishing the work.</p><p>If you like what you hear, download our free &quot;Definition of Done&quot; checklist here: <a href="https://lnkd.in/gUuPbydj" target="_self">https://lnkd.in/gUuPbydj</a></p><p>Listen to the latest episode and take this week’s five-minute challenge: review your Definition of Done and identify everything your team is still leaving until later.</p><p>#MedicalDevices #MedTech #RegulatedProductDevelopment #Agile #QualityManagement #ProductDevelopment #DefinitionOfDone</p>