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

Leading Answers

David Anderson developed it in 2007 and, like agile, has its own set of values, principles, and practices. Sustainability: Look inward to find a sustainable pace and improve focus. They may also show WIP limits for activities and expedite paths for urgent work. Ask How can we meet and exceed customer goals?

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The Illusion of Velocity

Scrum.org

2007): A Leader’s Framework for Decision Making. They can better manage workloads, prioritize tasks more effectively, and create a sustainable pace of work that maximizes value delivery without overburdening the team. Learn more with the following Sources : McChrystal, S., Collins, T., Silverman, D., & Fussell, C. Snowden, D.

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How Change Management Fits Into Projects

Rebel’s Guide to PM

In doing all of this you are ensuring that your change has the best possible chance of long-term sustainability and success. Here is some further reading that you might like: Emotional Intelligence for Project Managers, Anthony Mersino (Amacom, 2007). Because that’s what we really want – and what project sponsors want.

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How I ended up becoming a (Professional) Scrum trainer

Gunther Verheyen

I painfully discovered that I had been blinded by management ambitions (and promises) in 2007-2008. It wasn’t too sustainable (I guess). I had been closely following up on the emergence and growth of Scrum.org as it coincided with a personal process of professional recovery. I realized that it had only lead me astray.

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Project Innovation and “Crossing the Chasm”

Tony Adams

Shenhar and Dvir (2007) pose an interesting argument about innovation in a project management context. This idea says that companies that rely on sustaining innovation often build their products and deliver changes at a pace that customers come to expect. Platform opportunities – changes required to maintain the business.

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Project Innovation and “Crossing the Chasm”

Tony Adams

Shenhar and Dvir (2007) pose an interesting argument about innovation in a project management context. This idea says that companies that rely on sustaining innovation often build their products and deliver changes at a pace that customers come to expect. Platform opportunities – changes required to maintain the business.

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How To Accelerate Innovation With the NPD Process

Wrike

Jeff Kinney’s hit children’s book series, Diary of a Wimpy Kid , was first released in 2007 and is still rolling out installments each year. Embracing sustainability: As businesses prioritize environmental and social responsibility, customers will flock to companies that best align with their values. The more hands on deck, the better!