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Incremental Change
Definition
Incremental change is the glossaryProcessA process is a defined sequence of steps used to achieve a specific outcome.Open glossary term of making small, continuous improvements over time.
In practice
Used in glossaryAgileAgile is an approach to product development focused on iterative delivery, collaboration, and adapting to change.Open glossary term glossaryEnvironmentA specific setup where software runs, such as development, staging, or production.Open glossary term to deliver improvements without large disruptions.
The reality
Too much focus on small changes can prevent bigger glossaryTransformationTransformation is a fundamental change in how a system, organisation, or experience operates, often involving structure, processes, and behaviour.Open glossary term.
Plain English
Improving things step by step.
FAQ
Common questions
A few practical answers to the questions that usually come up around this term.
What is incremental change?
It is making small improvements over time.
Why use incremental change?
It reduces risk and allows continuous improvement.
What is the downside?
It can limit bigger, more impactful changes.
When should you avoid it?
When fundamental problems require larger glossaryTransformationTransformation is a fundamental change in how a system, organisation, or experience operates, often involving structure, processes, and behaviour.Open glossary term.
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