The AOS seen as a loop chain of services

See the Agile Operating System (AOS) as a consensual chain of inter connected services:
– The AOS is a chain: sequence of services linked through feedback loops
– The AOS is consensual: work agreed is decomposed and handled by adjacent level service
– The AOS is inter-connected: blockers on work items affect other services

The network is balanced by adjustments to the workflow in timely manner through policies and resources.

From a service point of view (clock wise): Portfolio Mgt. serves Product Mgt. that serves Delivery Mgt., that serves the business through Release Mgt.

From a needs point of view (counter clock wise): Business needs are met through Release Mgt by Delivery Mgt., whose needs are met by Product Mgt., whose needs are met by Portfolio Mgt.

Another way of looking at value delivery: Business Mgt. through Release Mgt., delivers direct to the client, facilitated by both Product Mgt. and Delivery Mgt.

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Author: Mario Aiello

Hi, I’m Mario – a retired agility warrior from a major Swiss bank, beyond agile explorer, lean thinker, former rugby player, and wishful golfer. What frustrates me most? Poor agile adoption, illusionary scaling, and the lack of true business agility. I believe agility should fit purpose, context, and practice – and continuously evolve. Active in the agile space since 2008, my consulting journey began in 2012, helping a digital identity unit adopt Scrum at team level. That work led to the design of an Agile Operating System for the entire organization. Today, as an independent consultant, I help organizations unlock sustainable agility – guided by adaptive intelligence: sensing challenges, learning fast, and adapting with purpose.