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How the 12 principles in the Agile Manifesto work in real life

Scrum.org

Agile is an umbrella term encompassing a variety of frameworks and approaches to value delivery in complex environments. The word agile came into widespread use following the creation of the Agile Manifesto in 2001. The Agile Manifesto includes four values and 12 principles that describe a better way to approach complex work.

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A practical approach to improve the performance of your agile teams

Scrum.org

This article describes an A-type ecosystem for (software) product development, the prevalent dynamics in it, and the solutions to improve performance using Org Topologies™ mapping. This is a common situation in software development groups. Transaction costs are high due to increasing lead times and a growing cost for coordination.

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ERP systems explained simply

Inloox

When looking for an ERP solution that is suitable for you, you should pay close attention to the fact that certain basic functions are fulfilled by the software. Logistics: Here, care should be taken to ensure that the software covers purchasing and sales, materials management, warehouse management and distribution.

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Six Sigma: A Simple Guide for Project Managers

ProjectManager.com

There has been some backlash against Six Sigma over the recent years, some of which is warranted and will be discussed, but overall the process proves a valuable tool in reducing defects in product manufacturing, especially when paired with Agile thinking, lean manufacturing and capable project management tools. Six Sigma and Agile.

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Achieving Operational Agility in a Rapidly Evolving Marketplace

Wrike

One key aspect that can make a significant difference is achieving operational agility. In this article, we will explore the concept of operational agility, its importance in today’s market, the role of technology in enabling agility, strategies for achieving operational agility, overcoming challenges, and measuring success.

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Streamlining Success: Lean Principles in Project Management

MPUG

The benefits of lean having been proven, lean then rippled its way into project management through Agile approaches such as Scrum that are applied mainly but not exclusively to software product development. We show some examples other than software in our Scrum Project Management book. Waiting: Delays caused by idle time.

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11 Tips for Value Stream Identification

Agilemania

Software product value streams: Digital products such as desktop applications, mobile apps, and databases are modeled as software product value streams. New employees can be hired, a budget can be planned, and a sales cycle can be reviewed. Certified Agile Coaching. Agility in the Enterprise. Agile fundamentals.