This episode explores a needed shift in how software teams define when work is actually complete. Traditionally, “the definition of done” has meant that a feature was coded, tested, and released to production.

The AI hosts discuss my perspective that this definition is incomplete because it focuses on delivery activity rather than customer or business impact.

A more mature approach starts with anticipated outcomes and closes the loop after delivery to understand whether the work achieved its intended result. By connecting workflow with realization, organizations can move beyond output and turn delivery into learning, evidence, and strategic value.

Link to the article: The Real Definition of Done, originally published April 14, 2026.

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