Scrum.org

JANUARY 21, 2023

The problem is that becoming stuck in an endless discovery cycle neither solves your customers’ issues nor contributes to your organization’s sustainability. Itamar Gilad’s Confidence Meter Explained — Hands-on Agile #47. ? You can sign up here for the ‘Food for Agile Thought’ newsletter and join 36,000-plus other subscribers. ?

Sustainability 212

Sustainability 2023 Lean Certification 212

ProjectManager.com

JUNE 28, 2018

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 416

Lean Manufacturing Transportation Sustainability 416

ProjectManager.com

MARCH 12, 2019

These days, it seems like everybody is all about doing things agile. So if a foundation of agile is working fast and changing rapidly and often, while continuing to iterate on the project, what’s the definition of done in agile? But first, let’s get some more background on agile and its methods.

Software Review 319

Software Review Agile Technical Review 2001 319

Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

In this blog, we'll unravel how embedding a learning perspective within your transformation strategy can lead to more meaningful, lasting change, particularly in the context of Agile methodologies and digital transformation. Historically, transformation strategies often leaned heavily on 'command and control' tactics.

Technical Review 166

Technical Review Sustainability Agile Initiating 166

Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Too many OKRs are set without any respect/consideration of the ability to deliver them sustainably while dealing with other work in the organization. OKR Theater has the potential to become a member of a big family – Scrum Theater, Agile Theater, SAFe Theater, Lean Theater, Six Sigma Theater; you get the picture.

SCRUM 170

SCRUM Agile Sustainability Lean 170

Project Pulse Journal

MARCH 15, 2024

Malinawan, PMP Choosing the appropriate tools and techniques to your advantage is essential for professionals working in the dynamic field of project management who must contend with issues like project budget constraints, tight deadlines, and constantly changing requirements. By: Meredith G.

Artificial Inteligence 52

Artificial Inteligence Underperforming Technical Team 2024 Lean 52

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.

Manufacturing 36

Manufacturing Lean Transportation Sustainability 36

Project Bliss

MAY 10, 2017

Everybody’s talking about agile software development these days: project managers, software developers, IT directors, small startups and big corporations. What is Agile Software Development? Agile software development is an approach that promotes delivering value quickly to the customer. Agile Principles.

Software Developers 191

Software Developers Software Development Software Review Agile 191

Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

You can sign up here for the ‘Food for Agile Thought’ newsletter and join 36,000-plus other subscribers. ?? ?? ???? This system does not require specialized tools but the support of the whole organization and your Scrum teams. Learn More About Value Creation in Scrum — Join the 12,000-plus Strong ‘Hands-on Agile’ Slack Community.

SCRUM 218

SCRUM Lean 2023 2022 218

The IIL Blog

JANUARY 24, 2024

Many organizations nowadays adopt a hybrid delivery approach that combines traditional and Agile methods. To achieve the right balance between traditional and Agile methods, it is crucial to understand the “why” behind your project and the problem you’re trying to solve.

2026 88

2026 2023 PMI Certification 88

International Institute for Learning

JUNE 22, 2022

Is there a dark side to agility? When anyone tries to sell a tool or a prescribed method that claims to be “one size fits all” or “immutable” — these can be red flags that whatever they are “selling” is probably not going to be the right fit for you. A fragility type of behaviour is what I describe as the dark side of agile.

Agile 59

Agile Lean Innovation PMI 59

International Institute for Learning

MARCH 29, 2022

IIL’s 6th annual Agile and Scrum Online Conference: Co-Create for Greater Value opens on June 3, 2021. Agile has become one of the hottest topics in the project management world, mainly due to its proven success in software projects and its ability to deliver quick and real value to customers. Agile Transformation.

2021 98

2021 Fractional CTO Agile SCRUM 98

Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

TL; DR: The Illusion of Velocity In this article, I explore the pitfalls of ‘The Illusion of Velocity’ in agile contexts, peeling back the layers of traditional metrics as leadership tools. The core of “Agile” is that the best products and solutions to customer problems emerge from self-organizing, cross-functional teams.

Leadership 165

Leadership Underperforming Technical Team 2007 Agile 165

Scrum.org

MARCH 10, 2023

Mike Cohn describes a high-performing team as one that “sustainably exceeds expectations in achieving clear goals. You feel your Product Owner understands and honors the concepts of sustainable pace, the importance of setting the vision and Product Goal, and the radical collaboration that Scrum encourages.

SCRUM 145

SCRUM Technical Review Sustainability Software Review 145

ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

This lean production leads to increased productivity, lower costs, improved quality and extends the lifespan of your equipment. Administrators can apply TPM principles of lean manufacturing in their operations, and in turn, improve their efficiency. Another foundation of a lean TPM program is the 5S. Key TPM Elements.

Manufacturing 308

Manufacturing Software Review Lean Technical Review 308

Planio

MARCH 9, 2021

A lean product team strikes the perfect balance. The ideal lean product team structure at every stage (according to teams that scaled quickly). Keeping your growing product team on track: The best tools, processes, and workflows. The right project management tool. Hitting that mark, though, takes experience and vision.

Lean 78

Lean Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review Software Review 78

Digite

AUGUST 14, 2017

Competitiveness in the age of digital disruption requires businesses to achieve agility at scale – not in select projects and portfolios alone, but across functions, across the business. The approaches to achieving enterprise-wide agility are keenly debated. The method wars. So what works best?

Agile 94

Agile Lean 2005 Risk Management 94

Agilemania

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Other agile software development success factors, such as build automation, version control, and automated deployments, serve as inspiration. The team requires a way to integrate and validate its modifications since most current applications include writing code across several platforms and tools. Certified Agile Coaching.

Software Review 98

Software Review Agile Technical Review Lean 98

International Institute for Learning

APRIL 1, 2022

Whether you are working in an environment where just a few teams have begun using adaptive practices, or one where the entire company is years deep into Agile transformation, your organization is likely facing various implementation challenges. And that’s because the meaning of Agile can differ greatly between teams and departments.

2022 52

2022 SCRUM Agile Lean 52

Agilemania

MARCH 30, 2021

Before agile came, several industries like software, aerospace, manufacturing used to follow the waterfall approach. Although that time, the meeting in Oregon didn’t result in the birth of agile methodology; it was the first big step in the history of agile. A New Ideology is Born: The History of Agile Manifesto.

Software Developers 98

Software Developers Software Development Agile Software 98

International Institute for Learning

MAY 4, 2021

IIL’s 6th annual Agile and Scrum Online Conference: Co-Create for Greater Value opens on June 3, 2021. Agile has become one of the hottest topics in the project management world, mainly due to its proven success in software projects and its ability to deliver quick and real value to customers. Agile Transformation.

2021 86

2021 Fractional CTO Agile SCRUM 86

International Institute for Learning

DECEMBER 5, 2023

He has over four decades of experience navigating the intersection of business and technology, with the goal of achieving and sustaining successful outcomes via high performance culture. Browse IIL’s Business Relationship Management Courses here!

Information Technology 65

Information Technology Certification Lean 2023 65

The Strategic Project Manager

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The VRIO framework is a strategic management tool used to analyze the competitive advantage of a firm’s resources and capabilities. When other firms possess similar resources or capabilities, a firm cannot achieve a sustained competitive advantage. It helps to identify areas where they have a sustainable competitive advantage.

Underperforming Technical Team 98

Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review Sustainability Innovation 98

ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

But is there a unifying theory of improvement, and if so, can it be sustained? They should offer a system and tools to help the teams achieve these goals. The idea of always making small improvements is not dissimilar to lean manufacturing, especially with the emphasis of eliminating waste. The question is how can one improve?

Manufacturing 300

Manufacturing Lean Healthcare Software Review 300

Planview

JUNE 1, 2021

It can be challenging to expand Agile practices beyond IT and development teams. Planview is committed to helping our customers with this transition and to that end, Chief Product Officer Patrick Tickle and I recently presented a webinar on “ Leading an Agile Transformation.”. First, why scale Agile in the first place?

Cadence 148

Cadence Logistics Lean Agile 148

Planview

JULY 26, 2022

In business, dynamic planning is more complicated – but no less essential, especially in times of sustained economic uncertainty. Second, by conducting scenario planning in the same tools your teams use every day (and I’m not talking about PowerPoint, Excel, or Gmail). Plan for tomorrow, today.

Planning 146

Planning Initiating Lean Sustainability 146

Moira Alexander

JANUARY 12, 2017

If you're new to project management and the agile methodology, the answers to these 10 questions will arm you with the information you need to get started. And if you're a project management veteran, these frequently asked agile questions are a good refresher. What is agile? How long as agile been around?

Software Review 100

Software Review Technical Review Development Team Review Agile 100

Techno-PM

JUNE 5, 2023

Retrospective agile is a key practice in the agile methodology that focuses on continuous improvement. The retrospective agile process is an opportunity for the team to celebrate accomplishments, recognize challenges, and learn from past mistakes. What is agile retrospective? Why is it important for small businesses?

Agile 36

Agile Lean Sustainability Innovation 36

Binfire

AUGUST 27, 2017

The Agile project management methodology has been used by software engineers and IT professionals for the past sixteen years. The reason for this surge in popularity is quite understandable, the majority of projects benefit when managed using lean concepts promoted by Agile project management methodology.

Agile 97

Agile Technical Review Software Review Development Team Review 97

Leading Agile

JULY 18, 2018

For small companies, Agile Transformation can be straightforward—since getting alignment can be accomplished by getting everyone in a room and creating shared understanding. “Agile Transformation is the work of refactoring the organzation so that it can actually do Agile.” The Meaning of Agile Transformation.

Agile 113

Agile Governance Government Leadership 113

Proofhub

AUGUST 9, 2023

Business process improvement methodologies provide you with a framework, tools, methodologies, and best practices to help you improve business processes so that you can achieve the desired business objectives. It includes the use of best BPM practices, skills, methodologies, frameworks, and tools for effective process management.

Process 78

Process Manufacturing Lean Monitoring 78

Binfire

APRIL 7, 2017

The Agile project management methodology has been used in the software development and IT industry for the past sixteen years, but recently it has gained wide acceptance by many number of industries and organizations. But the tide is turning and Agile is gaining wide acceptance as a valid process for many projects.

Agile 100

Agile Technical Review Software Review Development Team Review 100

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 3, 2018

It’s a lot to read, so here are some spoilers drawn from common themes I heard time and time again in the interviews: Agile – if you don’t know enough about it, you need to start learning. In 2018, it might seem like we could let our increasingly agile, multi-disciplinary, and highly collaborative teams just get on with it.

2018 300

2018 Artificial Inteligence Consulting Underperforming Technical Team 300

Planview

DECEMBER 13, 2019

These include realizing Agile-at-scale, embracing the changing world of work, and creating an innovation culture. Their enterprise architecture team is also more engaged and involved: “Our hope is to start driving strategy based on business need versus business teams deciding they want a tool and bringing it in.”.

Healthcare 97

Healthcare PMO Innovation Lean 97

ProProfs Project Management

JANUARY 9, 2020

Agile Methodology. The Agile project management methodology emerged in 2001, and it is still fast catching up and proving to be a vital tool in the arsenal of most modern project managers. How are Waterfall and Agile Framework Different? Pros and Cons of Agile Framework: Pros. Lean Six Sigma.

Prince2 122

Prince2 Lean SCRUM Governance 122

MPUG

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Let’s apply this by thinking of a team of Agile practitioners working on a software product. Would you ask them to continue working week after week or month after month without ever sharpening their tools? Retrospectives and intraspectives in Agile development do exactly that. I guess not. Retrospectives.

Agile 85

Agile Software Review Closing SCRUM 85

Agilemania

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Metrics and KPIs are tools that will help an organization translate strategy to action while measuring progress. Product management tools and strategies are often used to track and organize KPIs, making it easier for businesses to create meaningful reports and gather actionable insights based on their performance data. Quality score.

Lean 98

Lean Certification Monitoring Defining 98