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Intro to the MAHD Framework

The Modified Agile for Hardware Development (MAHD) Framework provides the benefits of Agile, but supports the needs of physical product development.  Hardware-based teams can also get big benefits over traditional processes, but since Agile wasn’t designed for physical products a modified approach must:

  • Adapt to new insight, but allow designs to freeze
  • Accommodate a range of disciplines (including SW)
  • Manage lead times, schedule & production needs
  • Support p/t team members & external stakeholders

The MAHD Framework is ideal for teams developing hardware-based products to gain the benefits of agile while staying aligned with their software teams. 

Agile PD Pros and MAHD

As hardware-oriented organizations adopt agile methodologies, they often encounter challenges in adapting to the new practices and implementing them effectively. This is why Agile PD Pros founder, Dorian Simpson, led the effort to develop the Modified Agile for Hardware Development Framework with a focus on:

  • Adhering to Agile principles, modifying tactics to support the reality of hardware
  • Minimizing new language and dramatic organization changes
  • Providing a flexible approach to managing any project

Agile PD Pros provides a range of consulting and training services to help organizations successfully adopt and implement agile methods based on MAHD Framework methodologies.

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    FOUNDATIONS OF AGILE FOR HARDWARE DEVELOPMENT

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    A Comprehensive Overview of the MAHD Framework, What's Unique, and How to Get Started


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Key Elements of the MAHD Framework

The MAHD Project Core

At the core of the MAHD Framework are key elements that enable a team to use agile principles and tactics to execute specific projects, while managing challenges hardware teams have that SW teams don’t. 

The MAHD On-ramp

This series of activities is designed for rapid, cross-discipline collaborative planning resulting with team ready for Agile project success. Kick off your projects in a few days vs. months that traditional NPD processes require.

MAHD Learning and Execution Cycles

IPAC Iterations are rapid learning and development cycles where cross-discipline work is integrated, progress is demonstrated, and the resulting stakeholder and customer input refines planning for subsequent Iterations.

Core MAHD Framework

The Core of MAHD Focuses on Agile Project Excellence

Complete MAHD Framework

The Complete MAHD Framework helps teams manage projects ranging from simple cost reductions to whole product portfolios as well as throughout the entire product life cycle.

Product and Project Portfolios

This series of activities is designed for rapid, cross-discipline collaborative planning resulting with team ready for Agile project success. Kick off your projects in a few days vs. months that traditional NPD processes require.

Sustaining Engineering

This series of activities is designed for rapid, cross-discipline collaborative planning resulting with team ready for Agile project success. Kick off your projects in a few days vs. months that traditional NPD processes require.

Innovation and Advance R&D

This series of activities is designed for rapid, cross-discipline collaborative planning resulting with team ready for Agile project success. Kick off your projects in a few days vs. months that traditional NPD processes require.

Complete MAHD Framework

Complete MAHD Framework for Agile for Hardware
The Complete MAHD Framework for Whole Company Agile

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Schedule a Complimentary Discussion

We know making the transition to agile from stage-gate or other processes may seem daunting. Schedule a 45-min free consultation to:

  • Discuss your situation and challenges
  • Learn about the benefits HW companies have received
  • Learn more about how other companies made the transition

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