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Agile Beyond IT: Lean Thinking

The IIL Blog

By Alan Zucker Agile is a mindset described by a set of values and principles. These practices are now universal. Lean is industry-agnostic and offers insight into agility. Our customers define value. They define the culture, vision, and strategies. Toyota was a Lean pioneer. Lean is a set of principles.

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The Complex Project Toolkit (Book Review)

Rebel’s Guide to PM

This is not a ‘how-to’ book with templates or checklists, but rather a scaled-out strategy view. It then defines complexity and analyzes what characteristics makes certain projects unique. The toolkit is broken down into mindsets, practices, and skills – which address each of the complexity characteristics to varying degrees.

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How You Define Success in Agile Matters

Leading Agile

There’s been a divide in the Agile community for a while now. On the other side, you have the camp that sees Agile more of a social movement; this side is all about empowering the teams and building a culture or a mindset of Agility. So, how do we get these leadership teams back on board with Agile? ” Why? .”

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The PDCA Cycle: a Cornerstone of Effective Project Management

Inloox

This includes setting goals, defining success metrics and expected outcomes. Do: In this phase, the team implements the plan on a small scale, executes the tasks and collects data on the results. If the plan was effective, it can be implemented on a larger scale. What is the PDCA cycle?

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IT Service Management (ITSM): Frameworks, Processes & Phases

ProjectManager.com

Before we get into framework processes and phases, let’s more fully define the meaning of ITSM and why it’s important. Before we get into framework processes and phases, let’s more fully define the meaning of ITSM and why it’s important. What Is IT Service Management (ITSM)?

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Agile Teams: Roles & Structures That Work

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Agile methods need Agile teams — teams that think differently and work in ways that support responsive delivery. An agile mindset, and a set of shared values, principles, and often Agile tools, help Agile teams succeed. So why are agile teams different to other types of ‘classic’ project team?

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9 Best Project Management Certifications in 2024

The IIL Blog

It reviews each of the key offerings, from the globally acclaimed Project Management Professional (PMP®) and PRINCE2®, to the more agile -minded certifications like ScrumMaster and Product Owner. Clear, structured learning path with defined certification levels, from Foundation to Practitioner.

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