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Beyond Agile Gratitude #2 - Lean Thinking and the Kanban Method

Leading Answers

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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5 Agile Methodologies for Project Managers that are not Scrum Framework

Project Pulse Journal

Understanding these top five Agile methodologies that are not Scrum Framework: Kanban, Extreme Programming (XP), Lean Software Development, Feature-Driven Development (FDD), and Dynamic Systems Development Method (DSDM) is crucial for any team or individual looking to implement Agile practices effectively.

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The Illusion of Velocity

Scrum.org

Inflexible Structures Hinder Adaptability : Traditional management often has rigid hierarchies and processes designed for stability. 2007): A Leader’s Framework for Decision Making. Flow Metrics Offer a Clearer Picture : Flow metrics, on the other hand, are designed to provide a more granular and real-time view of the work process.

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Product-Market Fit: What Is It & Why Is It Important?

ProjectManager.com

Dan Olsen, an expert in product management and author of The Lean Product Playbook , has emphasized product-market fit as critical to the success of a start-up. The obvious one is the Apple iPhone, a device that wasn’t unique but captured the imagination of customers so effectively that it’s hard to believe it was only introduced in 2007.

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Deciphering Goals

Scrum.org

Having urgency is a great motivator and starting point as shown in John Kotter’s 8-Steps process. . . Figure 5 The 8-Steps Process for Leading Change* * [link]. This process for change is mostly applicable for high level strategic goals like company vision and business strategy. Business Strategy / Lean Canvas.

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Key Components of the DevOps Pipeline?

Agilemania

Concerns were voiced in the IT operations and software development sectors from 2007 to 2008 about the old software development paradigm that split operations from developers regarding how code was distributed and supported. To achieve speedier outcomes, developers must thoroughly grasp the entire DevOps process. What is DevOps?

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Basis of Estimating Software Development

Herding Cats

Estimating Software Costs: Bringing Realism to Estimating , Second Edition, Capers Jones, 2007. Estimating Software-Intensive Systems: Projects, Products, and Processes , Richard Stutzke, Addison-Wesley, 2005. Herding Cats: The Classic Misunderstanding between Principles, Practices, and Process. Prentice Hall, 2000.