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How to Fix 5 Project Management Skills Gaps

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Again, lean on the team to put together estimates that are reliable: working with the correct numbers makes everything easier and helps you avoid common scheduling mistakes ! Your project sponsor can connect you with someone in the Finance team who will be able to explain why project accounting should be done in the way that is mandated.

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The Role of Standard Work in Lean Methodology

Wrike

Lean methodology is a systematic approach to improving efficiency and reducing waste in business operations. This article will explore the principles of lean methodology, the concept of standard work, their intersection, and the impact of standard work on lean methodology.

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Kanban vs. Scrum: What’s the Difference?

ProjectManager.com

Kanban is from Japan, originating in the factories of the Toyota car company in the 60s as a lean manufacturing tool for workflow and inventory management. For one, both are ideal for lean and agile projects, limiting work in process and favoring a continuous scheduling flow as opposed to pushing through a schedule. What Is Kanban?

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How to Create a Small Business Plan: A Quick Guide

ProjectManager.com

This includes products or services, the market, finances and more. These are three popular business plans for small businesses: The Lean Plan. A lean plan is just that—lean. A lean plan is especially useful during periods of rapid growth. A lean plan is not to be mistaken for a one-page business plan.

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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. Lean Six Sigma.

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SAFe Simply Explained (Part 2): Basic Idea and Most Important Terms

Inloox

The SAFe method is based on the Lean philosophy and offers a fixed framework in which Scrum and other agile management methods can be scaled to the entire company. Process Optimization in Project Management (3): Lean Project Management. Go Lean! – How Lean Management Can Help Your Project Succeed.

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“Organize Around Products/Services” is a great addition to the Disciplined Agile principles

Kiron Bondale

The Disciplined Agile (DA) principles were recently refactored and as part of this refactoring, a principle was added: “Organize Around Products/Services” While it is just one of the eight principles, this new one aligns very well with lean thinking.

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