ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 31, 2023

That’s the initials for each of the four steps in that process: plan, do, check and act. Deming went to Japan after World War II as part of an American initiative that sought to help Japanese manufacturers rebuild their factories and improve their efficiency. Let’s take a look at each of those stages and how they work.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

It’s too bad that this shift undermines Agile principles and hampers long-term success and innovation. This approach stifles agility and innovation, leading to a feature factory mindset that focuses on executing predefined plans rather than adapting to change. Share successes widely to build a case for further lean initiatives.

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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

One powerful tool that organizations can leverage to drive this transformation is process innovation. In this article, we will explore the concept of process innovation and its importance in business, the role it plays in driving transformation, the steps to implement it, overcoming challenges, and measuring its impact.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Basic task creation and management Lean task management Team collaboration Workflow automation Integration with other software Who Uses Trello? The kanban system is a popular methodology that’s found in lean management. Fast Company ranked Asana number 15 on its Most Innovative Companies and Brands That Matter List.

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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. Lean-Agile Center of Excellence (LACE).

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Inloox

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

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. This is why we want to briefly summarize the basic concept as well as the most relevant terms that are relevant for the initial understanding of the method in this blog post.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

This initial layer of openness is foundational; without it, teams can't hope to achieve the deeper levels of trust required for true collaboration. This cultural shift is vital in Scrum, as it leads to better decision-making, fosters innovation, and encourages individual accountability. Enjoy this video? NKDAgility can help!

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Inloox

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

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. This is why we want to briefly summarize the basic concept as well as the most relevant terms that are relevant for the initial understanding of the method in this blog post.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 15, 2024

Each methodology is relevant in its own right, unlocking potential, driving innovation, and ensuring that your projects meet expectations. 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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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Integrating a learning perspective shifts our approach, opening doors to more agile, responsive, and sustainable change initiatives. Historically, transformation strategies often leaned heavily on 'command and control' tactics. It ensures that change initiatives contribute directly to long-term business success.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 9, 2020

There are a number of useful Agile approaches: Extreme Programming (XP), Scrum, Nexus, Kanban, LeSS, Crystal Clear, Lean Startup, Management 3.0, From what I see, organizations are full of superficial Agile/Lean adoptions. Despite the framework used, proper Agile/Lean implementation usually means uncovering organizational weaknesses.

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LiquidPlanner

JANUARY 9, 2017

There are always common themes that come up at these conferences, but these days it seems that you can’t turn around without getting smacked in the face by Lean Six Sigma. Lean Six Sigma has been growing up for quite a while now. Quality is quality, and Lean Six Sigma can push yours higher. Why Lean Six Sigma Now?

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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). Initially, they had one team handling everything, which meant they had to move fast and spend a lot of time putting out fires.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 6, 2022

Many of those initial agile meetups were driven by the need to share a different way of working compared to the waterfall approach, an approach inspired by the industrial, mass-production mindset. Neuman also discusses the role of innovation in the Deployment Phase. Reduction of cost allows use everywhere.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Losing the Ability to Innovate You often see companies that grow successfully to the point where it seems their ability to innovate stalls. This affects product innovation as well as GTM innovation and other key business processes. . Business/Organizational Agility - The New Business Operating System.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 18, 2022

Whilst this is a Professional Scrum leaning piece, facilitation is not an art solely associated with Scrum, and therefore the language I use isn’t either. It’s the combination of preparatory work, in-event guidance and post event wrap-up that goes far beyond being the person who sends the calendar invites and initiates a workshop.

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Scrum.org

JULY 20, 2023

Traditional project management often leans towards exhaustive documentation, which, although it provides an essential framework, can be sluggish and less adaptive to change. Picture this - Your team is building an innovative web application. It’s about being adaptive, receiving feedback, and incrementally enhancing the product.

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Planview

JANUARY 2, 2020

Senior leaders provide space to innovate, but not how. Teams work closely with customers, both internal and external, to identify the root of problems and innovate to solve them. There are many ways to determine whether a team is increasing its ability to innovate with agility and speed: Strategic importance. Budget limitations.

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Servant leaders encourage collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to continuous process improvement. We’ve taken many different and evolving approaches to driving lean into our processes. Our team leans into this philosophy, strives to innovate, and reduce waste, while delivering more value to business partners of the PMO team.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 25, 2021

The reasons for this are apparent, with software eating the world and the pace of innovation accelerating as the market-entry barriers of the technology sector are continuously lowered. Venture capital is also widely available, and startups are gaining an innovative advantage over established organizations. Lean startup.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 23, 2024

This method has driven companies to new heights of efficiency and innovation, enriching every facet of project execution - from planning to evaluation - and boosting effectiveness and adaptability. Continuous improvement, or Kaizen, has revolutionized business practices since its inception in post-war Japan. What is Continuous Improvement?

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Scrum.org

APRIL 13, 2023

Some examples of the challenges I’m called in to help with: Losing the Ability to Innovate You often see companies that grow successfully to the point where it seems their ability to innovate stalls. This affects product innovation as well as GTM innovation and other key business processes.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 7, 2019

They’re refocusing their efforts to align portfolios to finish strong for the fiscal year and are launching new initiatives to support strategic plans for the calendar year. Behaviors and competencies for lean and fast teams can differ in many ways. Project Performance Affects the Bottom Line. What Is a High Performing Team?

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Moira Alexander

APRIL 24, 2017

Project Management Life Cycle - a course on how to apply project management tools, processes, and techniques for the successful execution of a project from initiation to closing. While their courses aren't free, they are priced from approximately $29 - $99 making them affordable for most, especially in light of the high-value content.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 24, 2023

The Product Backlog is a critical asset in Agile product development; it represents a dynamic lean inventory of everything the product needs. The familiar hierarchy of Initiative->Epic->Feature->User Story->Task/Bug is a common schema. These differences can be a source of creativity and innovation.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

September 27, 2022 : Join 200-plus peers at the 45th Hands-on Agile Meetup: FAST: An Innovative Way to Scale with James Shore. Let’s start with what the Scrum Guide says about empiricism: “Scrum is founded on empiricism and lean thinking. Lean thinking reduces waste and focuses on the essentials.”. Empiricism.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 21, 2024

Imagine leading projects where changes and uncertainties are not setbacks but stepping stones to innovation and success. Adaptive project management is particularly effective in dynamic industries where innovation, customer needs, and technologies continuously evolve.

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

This is generally initiated by the customer/client or stakeholders. Lean A project management philosophy that aims to maximize value while minimizing waste. Lean Six Sigma Combining Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to eliminate defects and waste. Projects are generally a mechanism for change and may leverage innovation.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Moreover, get an idea of how to start flipping outdated hierarchies and embrace the natural rhythm of productivity and innovation. ? Empowering teams to make decisions enables a more rapid and appropriate response to change, as those closest to the work best understand the nuances and can innovate effectively.

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The Strategic Project Manager

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Skilled workforce – A highly skilled and motivated workforce can contribute to innovation, quality improvement, and customer service excellence, thereby adding value to the firm’s operations. Unique organizational culture – This shapes how firms operate and innovate.

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Wrike

JANUARY 30, 2024

Let’s take a look at some examples that illustrate the link between these two concepts: Scenario: A manufacturing firm Process improvement initiatives seek to enhance your productivity, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Consider a manufacturing firm that implements Lean manufacturing principles to streamline its production processes.

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Henny Portman

APRIL 26, 2022

Based on PMI’s Standard for Portfolio Management several financial models like PV, NPV, FV, ROI, IRR, PP, DCF, BCF, PI are explained as well as the continuous stages as initiation, planning, execution, optimization and monitoring and control. The next chapter The reality of Agility@Scale is more a chapter on lean thinking and principles.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 19, 2019

In fact, in some lean or agile organizations, over-reliance on documentation is seen as a clear impediment to innovation and collaboration. The business case traditionally is a document that defines the core business benefit of a project in order to justify the expenditure of the initiative. Before You Start Your Business Case.

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Wrike

APRIL 16, 2024

In the span of just a few years, developments in the area have spurred so much innovation at a rate that makes your head spin! Melissa leans on AI-based tools to keep mission drift at bay throughout her workday. “I Most tech companies these days are heavily focused on AI — and for good reason.

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Planview

APRIL 18, 2019

Customer demands are not static; they change as technology evolves and accelerate the pace of innovation. So we’re all on the same page, let’s define products as offerings for external customers while programs focus on internal optimization initiatives. Part 4: The Move to Product-Centric Portfolios. Where Do We Go from Here?

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NimbleWork

MARCH 7, 2024

As the Agile project management framework reaches adoption maturity at lean, progressive and disruptive startup firms, many teams at established organizations are struggling to fully embrace the Agile project management framework at scale. With this knowledge, you can approach your Agile transformation in different ways.

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