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5 Simple Reasons Why Processes Don’t Work

Rebel’s Guide to PM

I bet you have plenty of project management processes, don’t you? The bottom line is this: having processes doesn’t guarantee that your project will be any better than if you didn’t have them. But I’m a big believer in making sure everything is fit for purpose and processes are included in that. Processes are too informal. “Oh,

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Streamlining Success: Lean Principles in Project Management

MPUG

This article originates from a combination of events. First, our last article touched on waste in the context of lean. Second, I am the father of a recent engineering graduate who is now working as an engineer, and part of the onboarding was a class on lean. This is where Lean principles come into play.

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Making your Scrum Events Lean – Identifying the Wastes

Scrum.org

The new Scrum Guide 2020 mentions Scrum is founded on empiricism and lean thinking. Lean thinking reduces waste and focuses on the essentials.”. While Scrum Events remove the need for any other meeting, at times unintended wastes get injected in those events. Excess Processing: Is a Status Report being prepared for Management?

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Top 10 Project Management Methodologies – An Overview

ProjectManager.com

The name is apt, as the waterfall methodology is a process in which the phases of the project flow downward. When implementing the agile methodology , project planning and work management are adaptive, evolutionary in development, seeking early delivery and are always open to change if that leads to process improvement.

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How To Boost Business Growth With Process Improvement

Wrike

For ambitious companies, the solution lies in process improvement, a method of bettering your processes and aligning them with your business growth strategy. In this article, we will delve into the art of process improvement, which, if done correctly, can take your organization to unprecedented heights.

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Lean and Agile: A Comprehensive Comparison

Wrike

In the realm of project management methodologies, Lean and Agile have emerged as powerful approaches that support organizations in achieving efficiency and delivering high-quality products and services. Understanding the nuances of Lean and Agile is crucial for project managers and teams seeking to optimize their processes.

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Exploring Lean Manufacturing: Principles and Benefits

Wrike

Lean Manufacturing is a methodology that aims to streamline business operations and eliminate waste in order to achieve maximum efficiency and productivity. By identifying and eliminating non-value-added activities, organizations can optimize their processes and improve overall performance.