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APRIL 18, 2024

When new to a role (in many business environments, not just IT Project Management), new managers tend to lean into making sweeping changes, it’s human nature. Provide a dynamic and intuitive platform for project planning and execution. Find out more about PMO Services from Stoneseed The post New Broom, Sweeps Lean!

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Planview

JUNE 28, 2019

This blog is part of a series on Lean portfolio management. If you haven’t already, we recommend reading part one first, “ What is Lean Portfolio Management ,” which you can find here . In this post, we’ll discuss a fundamental component of Lean portfolio management: funding. This is where Lean budgeting comes in.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

A project management methodology is a set of principles, tools and techniques that are used to plan, execute and manage projects. The PMBOK provides definitions and guidelines for project planning, scheduling, executing and controlling. The car company applied it to their lean manufacturing model, known as the Toyota production system.

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Leading Answers

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

David Anderson has done much to popularize and explain lean and the Theory of Constraints thinking. The Kanban Method (usually capitalized) is a complete process for defining, managing, and improving the execution of knowledge work. They may also show WIP limits for activities and expedite paths for urgent work.

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Wrike

OCTOBER 24, 2023

In the realm of project management methodologies, Lean and Agile have emerged as powerful approaches that support organizations in achieving efficiency and delivering high-quality products and services. Understanding the nuances of Lean and Agile is crucial for project managers and teams seeking to optimize their processes.

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Techno-PM

OCTOBER 3, 2022

The lean portfolio management is a new way to look at the old problem of balancing cost vs. value in product development projects. The use of Lean portfolio management agile has exploded in the last decade as more and more companies have found that it is a powerful tool for structuring their product development processes.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 26, 2021

Executive summary: An executive summary must clearly establish the purpose of the small business. For example, you may include c-suite executives, managers and possibly even interns. These are three popular business plans for small businesses: The Lean Plan. A lean plan is just that—lean.

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Planview

JULY 9, 2019

This blog is part of a series on Lean portfolio management for the enterprise. If you haven’t already, we recommend reading: Part 1: What is Lean Portfolio Management? Part 2: Lean Portfolio Management: Lean Budgets and Investment Funding. Support program execution. Lean-Agile Center of Excellence (LACE).

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Planview

MAY 20, 2022

In this post, we’re going to show you how to execute a project. Now it’s time to execute. Except that, as every PMO knows, project execution is the most challenging stage of the project life cycle, and it’s only gotten more difficult in a world of hybrid and remote work. What Is Project Execution? Simple enough, right?

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MPUG

MARCH 8, 2021

Many project managers utilize a Lean-Agile approach when there is high change or churn in project requirements, significant lack of clarity in scope, high complexity to their projects, and/or a larger number of risks associated with such. Two Lean-Agile Types. Iteration-based Lean-Agile. Flow-based Lean-Agile. Flow-based.

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Wrike

AUGUST 28, 2023

Lean Manufacturing is a methodology that aims to streamline business operations and eliminate waste in order to achieve maximum efficiency and productivity. In this article, we will dive deep into the principles, benefits, and challenges of implementing Lean Manufacturing.

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

Lean operations are a strategic approach that aims to improve efficiency and profitability in businesses. In this article, we will delve into the concept of lean operations, its principles, and the benefits it can bring to businesses. It requires a commitment to continuous improvement and a willingness to challenge the status quo.

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Techno-PM

MARCH 24, 2022

Certified lean six sigma green belt certification is a professional qualification that will enable you to demonstrate your skills in managing projects, processes, and people. It also provides the necessary knowledge for implementing lean management principles into an existing organization. Learn More About the Course !

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Digite

MAY 23, 2018

Digité products have been the core execution platform for many IT service companies in India. In my position within Digité, I have often interacted with senior leadership in these organizations about Lean/Agile adoption. How do we appraise people in Lean/Agile? What does Lean/Agile have to say about people utilization?

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Scrum.org

MARCH 4, 2019

Executive (n): Person or group appointed and given the responsibility to manage the affairs of an organization and the authority to make decisions within specified boundaries. An executive is a person who owns the strategy or sets the direction of travel or sets justifications for spending. 21st-century executive leadership .

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The Strategic Project Manager

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

Lean Innovation – discover and build a business around the hotpots for customers and markets. Here are the impacts to planning and executing projects, depending on the answers to those answers. Executing projects. Dynamic Capabilities – build a core adaptive competency within the organization. Planning projects.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2023

XP, scrum, lean, etc.) Bill Dow With the likes of PowerBI and Tableau taking off around dashboard and reporting, I think our executives and leadership are going to want to see more project data real time. Second, the use of lean and agile tools and methodologies beyond IT, software and manufacturing.

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OCTOBER 3, 2016

Lean manufacturing has become a popular way to eliminate waste, reduce costs and improve efficiencies. The challenge with lean is that, despite its attraction to many executives who want to cut costs and increase productivity , a lean process doesn’t happen overnight. The intersection point: a vast opportunity!

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 12, 2023

Project scheduling: Oracle Primavera cloud integrates CPM scheduling with lean scheduling tools and the schedule comparison tool lets users compare schedule baselines and analyze project variance. Oracle Primavera Cloud is only for planning, managing and executing projects. It also employs lean scheduling methods.

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Wrike

OCTOBER 8, 2023

By developing a comprehensive quality plan, businesses can ensure excellence in execution, improve customer satisfaction, and drive overall success. Understanding the Importance of a Quality Plan Quality is a fundamental aspect of business execution.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Of course, these roles can also vary greatly depending on the types of products or projects being executed in the organization. Whereas product managers might rely on agile product development, lean manufacturing processes or lean software development methodologies. Here’s a screen shot of the whiteboard for your reference!

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 16, 2022

The business then finds ways to execute better so it can ultimately benefit its customers. BPM designs, automates, executes, controls, measures and optimizes business processes. To optimize the effort, different methodologies have been used to be more effective, from Six Sigma to lean management and agile project management.

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The Strategic Project Manager

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Lean innovation management originated from startups, but is applicable in helping bring a startup mentality to a variety of types of organizations. Let’s start be defining lean innovation. What is lean innovation, and why is it important? That is the domain of lean innovation. What is Lean Innovation Management?

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Leading Agile

APRIL 3, 2024

Many of the executives we work with want to be more predictable. Ask an executive whether they want to be able to make and meet commitments or have the ability to respond to whatever the market throws at them, and they’ll likely tell you they want both. This is the quadrant of R&D and Lean Start-Up.

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 28, 2018

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. Lean Six Sigma.

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Agile Coach

APRIL 19, 2018

A friend of mine asked me on twitter what my 3 main things I’ve learned teaching my Lean Change Agent workshops and what the main takeaways from attendees were. First, How Lean Change Agent Came to Be. Execs only attend if it’s a small company because this workshop isn’t an executive workshop. F-bombs and all.

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Wrike

MAY 21, 2023

Conversely, a focus purely on strategic planning can lead to a lack of execution and poor short-term performance, jeopardizing the company’s financial stability and reputation. Start your free trial today and create a harmonious blend of execution and planning for your business.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 10, 2023

People may confuse cycle time with takt time and lead time, which we’ll define and differentiate a bit later, but all are key metrics in manufacturing, especially lean manufacturing. Lean manufacturing is a process with the goal of minimizing waste and maximizing productivity in the manufacturing process.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 31, 2023

Executives were sponsoring the use of Scrum and had even attended some of the classes, but they thought that the change was not for them but for others. The leaders were not using agile to drive strategy into execution, ultimately creating a disconnect between them, how they worked, and the outcomes they achieved.

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Planio

MARCH 25, 2024

Plan and execute your strategy 6. For example, having executed their SEO strategy, the accounting product’s marketing team may encourage prospects to sign up for an email marketing list so that they can send personalized email campaigns and invite them to online promotional events. Identify your ideal customer 2. Paid search (PPC).

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 15, 2024

Agile methodologies stand at the forefront of this quest, providing the blueprint for rapid, responsive, and customer-centric project execution. The Kanban Board originates from Toyota's manufacturing system in the late 1940s, where it is a part of the Lean Manufacturing principles by Taiichi Ohno.

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Planview

AUGUST 16, 2021

Fresh from achieving great strides in digital transformation and other endeavors in record time over the past year, executives and boards of directors want to inject even more speed and agility into their organization’s DNA. The PMO roadmap shows how to cultivate effective strategy execution at speed. Can you go over Lean versus Agile?

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Scrum steps in to facilitate the execution of these decisions. In wrapping up, while Scrum is a powerful ally in the execution phase, the compass that guides the ship - the decisions on direction and value - lies in the hands of the leadership. Enjoy this video? It's not about dictating the 'what' but about streamlining the 'how'.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 12, 2021

It looks like cognitively-diverse (Syed, 2019) people collaboration, possibly applying holocracy, Agile, Lean, Lean/Agile, Product Management, the Three Ways of DevOps, or values/principles of a manifesto like the Agile Manifesto, Modern Agile, etc. I get energized when executives fix problems. ?Engagement: learning, ?drag,

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

By marrying these two, we harness the best of both worlds, ensuring a harmonious flow from planning to execution. While Scrum focuses on planning, setting the stage for the Sprint, Kanban is all about delivery. NKDAgility can help you!

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Planio

MARCH 9, 2021

A lean product team strikes the perfect balance. Balancing innovation with execution and expectations. The ideal lean product team structure at every stage (according to teams that scaled quickly). Balancing innovation with execution and expectations. Hitting that mark, though, takes experience and vision. Stage 3: Scale.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 7, 2019

As we ease into the new year, many organizations’ executive teams are ramping up hiring for new talent. It’s not solely about the decisions of executives though, it’s also about great project leaders learning to run fast and lean while developing high performing teams that can deliver value to their organization.

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