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Kanban vs. Scrum: What’s the Difference?

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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. While scrum has been scaled to apply to bigger projects and organizations, its roots are in agile software development and has come to work seamlessly in that smaller, nimble environment.

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Small business tips for managing projects with a lean team

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Or could influence you to invest in hard to find and expensive human resources when you simply have a short-term capacity constraint. If you’re having trouble understanding if you have the capacity or appropriate resources, investing first in project management software to let it do the hard work. Do you agree with this list?

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The Agile Manifesto from a Lean Perspective

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The result of this buzz session was, of course, the Agile ‘Software Development’ Manifesto. To what extent, for example, is the Manifesto a reflex of “lean thinking”? Along with methods of round-trip development, it was in a sort of ascendancy at the time. Can we perhaps see into the minds of those who were there?

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People Drive Solutions, Tools Just Pave the Way!

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They are not the cause but the result of a shift in thinking towards a more integrated and responsive approach to software development. It's about fostering an environment where the concept of DevOps can thrive, influencing every aspect of the product lifecycle. NKDAgility can help!

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5 Agile Methodologies for Project Managers that are not Scrum Framework

Project Pulse Journal

Ready to transform your approach to project management and software development? Exploring Agile methodologies provides teams with flexible, efficient, and collaborative approaches to software development and project management. Columns include "Reported," "Confirmed," "In Development," "Testing," and "Deployed."

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The 18 Most Influential People in Project Management

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We took each of these elements into consideration when developing our list of the 18 most influential people in project management. These 18 project management professionals, in particular, have established themselves as thought leaders and influencers. Who to Follow in Project Management. He also has over 4.8K Johanna Rothman.

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Value of a Scrum Master in Agile Teams

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In the realm of software development and product innovation, the Scrum Master emerges as this pivotal guide. Navigating the complex landscape of Agile project management requires more than just a map and a compass; it demands a guide who is both knowledgeable and adaptable.

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