Modern Management — Knowledge Base Index
The management layer of DigiTPME’s knowledge base. From classical theory (Harrizi S8) to the frameworks running real tech companies today.
Navigation Map
FOUNDATION
└── [[Modern Management Overview]]
The bridge from Harrizi's classical theory to modern frameworks.
Read this first.
EXECUTION SYSTEMS (how to ship)
├── [[Agile & Scrum]]
│ Scrum, Kanban, Shape Up, XP practices, estimation
└── [[IT Project Governance & PMBOK]]
PMI/PMBOK, WBS, Critical Path, EVM, project charters, proposals
GOAL SYSTEMS (what to aim for)
└── [[OKRs — Objectives & Key Results]]
Google's goal framework. Quarterly OKRs for DigiTPME.
PRODUCT SYSTEMS (what to build)
├── [[Product Management Frameworks]]
│ Discovery, roadmaps, JTBD, PLG, North Star Metric, analytics
└── [[Lean Startup & Business Model Canvas]]
MVP, Build-Measure-Learn, BMC applied to all DigiTPME products
BUSINESS MODEL SYSTEMS (how to make money)
├── [[SaaS Business Model & Metrics]]
│ MRR, ARR, CAC, LTV, churn, NRR, SaaS benchmarks
├── [[Pricing Strategy for Tech Products]]
│ Value-based pricing, packaging, WTP research, Moroccan context
└── [[Platform Economics & Network Effects]]
Two-sided markets, network effects, platform vs SaaS evolution
TRANSFORMATION & CONTEXT
└── [[Digital Transformation Frameworks]]
Digital maturity models, Kotter change management, Industry 4.0,
Moroccan SME context, Morocco Digital 2030
AI / DATA SYSTEMS
└── [[AI & Data Project Management]]
MLOps, CRISP-DM, LLM cost management, responsible AI,
applied to IEIA, SijiLab, Idarati RAG
ORGANIZATIONAL SYSTEMS
├── [[Team Topologies & Org Design]]
│ Conway's Law, Team Topologies, Spotify model, scaling stages
└── [[Stakeholder & Risk Management in IT]]
Stakeholder matrix, risk register, ITIL, ISO 27001, contracts
B2B & GTM CURRICULUM (added 2026-07-20, not yet folded into the tree above)
└── B2B Operating Curriculum — Index 2026-07-20
14-module deal-lifecycle map (ICP → DMU → GTM motions → pipeline →
MEDDICC → pricing → contracts → onboarding → retention → unit econ),
5 modules deep-dived so far (01-05).
SYNTHESIS / APPLICATION NOTES
├── [[Management Frameworks × NOTQIN Customers]]
│ Maps every framework above to a real NOTQIN customer-journey moment
└── Management Frameworks × Life OS (companion)
Personal-life twin of the same frameworks (pointer note)
Quick Reference — Concepts by Project
| Project | Most Relevant Notes |
|---|
| DigiTPME Diagnostic | Lean Startup · BMC · Product Management · Platform Economics · Pricing |
| SijilPharma | SaaS Metrics · Pricing · Agile (Kanban) · Lean Startup (PMF) |
| SijiLab | Agile (Waves=Sprints) · SaaS Metrics · Team Topologies · PMBOK (DoD) |
| NOTQIN IEIA | AI & Data PM · PMBOK (pilot charter) · Stakeholder Mgmt · Pricing (ROI) |
| Idarati RAG | AI & Data PM · Agile · Stakeholder Mgmt |
| All projects | OKRs · Modern Management Overview · Digital Transformation |
Quick Reference — Key Numbers to Remember
| Concept | Key Number |
|---|
| Healthy LTV:CAC ratio | > 3× |
| Target monthly churn | < 2% |
| NRR = healthy | > 110% |
| OKR success score | 0.7 (not 1.0) |
| DX projects that fail | 70% (McKinsey) |
| Six Sigma target | 3.4 DPMO |
| CAC payback target | < 12 months |
| Rule of 40 | Growth% + Margin% ≥ 40 |
| Innovators in adoption curve | 2.5% |
| Annual discount standard | 2 months free (~17%) |
Reading Order (if starting from zero)
- Modern Management Overview — big picture orientation (30 min)
- Lean Startup & Business Model Canvas — most impactful for current stage (45 min)
- OKRs — Objectives & Key Results — implement immediately (30 min)
- Product Management Frameworks — before your next feature (45 min)
- Agile & Scrum — solidify your wave methodology (30 min)
- SaaS Business Model & Metrics — financial literacy for founders (45 min)
- Pricing Strategy for Tech Products — before your first paying client (30 min)
- Digital Transformation Frameworks — for SME client conversations (30 min)
- AI & Data Project Management — for ML project discipline (45 min)
- Platform Economics & Network Effects — DigiTPME long-term vision (30 min)
- Team Topologies & Org Design — before first hire (30 min)
- Stakeholder & Risk Management in IT — for first pilot engagement (30 min)
- IT Project Governance & PMBOK — for enterprise/government proposals (30 min)
Total: ~7 hours. Spread over 2 weeks. One note per session.
External Resources to Go Deeper
| Topic | Book | Author | Priority |
|---|
| Lean Startup | The Lean Startup | Eric Ries | 🔴 Must read |
| OKRs | Measure What Matters | John Doerr | 🔴 Must read |
| Product Management | Inspired | Marty Cagan | 🔴 Must read |
| SaaS Metrics | SaaS Metrics 2.0 (blog) | David Skok | 🔴 Must read (free) |
| Business Model | Business Model Generation | Osterwalder & Pigneur | 🟡 Important |
| Platform Strategy | Platform Revolution | Parker, Van Alstyne, Choudary | 🟡 Important |
| AI for Everyone | Coursera course | Andrew Ng | 🟡 Important (free) |
| Team Topologies | Team Topologies | Skelton & Pais | 🟢 Useful |
| Culture | No Rules Rules | Reed Hastings | 🟢 Useful |
| Change Management | Leading Change | John Kotter | 🟢 Useful |
| PMBOK | PMBOK Guide (7th ed.) | PMI | 🟢 Reference |
Notes to Add (backlog)
See Also