The Lazy Project Manager

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

The following article is the first of four in a series on ‘Project Business’ and is authored by Daniel Bévort. As such I am delighted to share these articles with you. Project Business is an industry just like Retail and Manufacturing because projects are their primary business function. Project Business is the same.

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Wrike

AUGUST 28, 2023

Kanban is a visual workflow management system that has gained remarkable popularity in the manufacturing industry for its ability to boost efficiency and productivity. By implementing Kanban principles and practices, companies can optimize their operations, streamline processes, and achieve peak efficiency.

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Wrike

APRIL 15, 2023

Project management software has become a crucial part of the enterprise manufacturing environment. Let’s take a closer look at how enterprise manufacturing professionals can use project management software to succeed. Another important aspect of project management in manufacturing is that it helps professionals stay within budget.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 16, 2024

Like the manufacturer of the JAS 39E Saab Gripen fighter, a handful of players are relying on Scrum to radically improve their economic competitiveness. That's more than 5,000 a year, while a traditional manufacturer makes at best two to four a year. However, not all is lost.

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nTask

OCTOBER 29, 2020

According to surveys conducted, as of 2016, 66% of enterprises run a business process improvement program occasionally or never. What is Business Process Improvement? Before you can work towards improving your company’s business processes, it is imperative to understand what a business process is.

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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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MPUG

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Assessing Risk. It crosses all industries, from manufacturing to financial services. The weighted scoring model below is intended to help you perform a quick risk assessment, to determine the probability of success on a current or new project. For this reason, they need a consistent selection process to pick the right projects.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

In this article we’ll look at how to segment costs, how to find out the cost of things, and then how to structure your budget. If you are planning a budget for a project proposal i.e. pitching to someone else for them to secure your services to deliver a piece of work, then read this article about preparing a budget for a proposal.

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Velociteach

MARCH 6, 2024

The challenge is to create a fair, efficient, effective, and transparent process for our teams and stakeholders. Making better decisions requires understanding the organization and establishing context-sensitive processes. How do they feel about risk, empowerment, accountability, hierarchy, and control? By managers? Committees?

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Wrike

JUNE 11, 2023

One essential element in achieving these goals is understanding process flow. What is Process Flow? Process flow refers to the sequence of tasks and activities that need to be completed in order to achieve a specific goal or deliver a product or service. Let’s take an example of a manufacturing company that produces cars.

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Scrum.org

JULY 24, 2023

That would be the job of the process that feeds into the Product Backlog: product discovery. Shall I notify you about articles like this one? This omission aligns with the Agile Manifesto’s principles that value “individuals and interactions over processes and tools” and “customer collaboration over contract negotiation.”

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Wrike

JUNE 11, 2023

Risk management has become an integral part of organizational success. Effective risk management allows businesses to identify potential threats, assess their impact, and implement strategies to mitigate or avoid them altogether. By doing so, companies can safeguard their assets, reputation, and long-term viability.

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Business Process Model and Notation (BPMN) has emerged as a powerful tool for optimizing business processes. By providing a visual language for representing and documenting business processes, BPMN enables organizations to gain insights into their operations and identify areas for improvement.

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

One powerful tool that can significantly enhance operational efficiency is process documentation. A manufacturing company may discover that a particular production process is consuming excessive resources without adding value to the final product.

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Wrike

JUNE 11, 2023

Process modeling is a crucial aspect of project management. In this article, we will explore the basics of process modeling, the steps to create a successful process model, the tools and techniques that can aid in effective process modeling, and showcase case studies where process modeling has proven to be invaluable.

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Wrike

JULY 29, 2023

In today’s competitive business landscape, organizations are constantly seeking ways to improve their processes and maximize efficiency. This powerful tool enables businesses to identify areas for improvement, implement changes, and continuously monitor and adjust their processes.

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Wrike

JANUARY 12, 2024

Today, we’re going to discuss the ins and outs of the NPD process, an effective method that can accelerate innovation, bring new ideas and designs to market, and propel you to success. Try Wrike for free What is the NPD process? The NPD process is a systematic approach to developing and launching new products or services.

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Wrike

JUNE 11, 2023

Businesses of all sizes and industries are constantly exposed to various risks that can negatively impact their operations, reputation, and overall success, and the importance of risk management cannot be overstated. It provides a range of tools and features that facilitate the identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks.

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Wrike

JUNE 2, 2023

Process mapping is a crucial technique that can drive success in enterprises of all sizes and industries. By providing a visual representation of the steps and activities involved in a process, process mapping tools enable organizations to identify inefficiencies, streamline operations, and improve overall performance.

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Wrike

JULY 29, 2023

In today’s fast-paced business environment, effective risk management is crucial to the success of any project. In this article, we will explore the basics of Gantt charts, their role in project management, their application in risk management, and how to successfully implement them in your own risk management strategy.

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Wrike

JUNE 11, 2023

By automating and streamlining your business processes, workflow software can help you save time, reduce errors, and improve overall productivity. By optimizing business processes, companies can save costs, increase customer satisfaction, and gain a competitive edge. Business Process Management is not a new concept.

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Wrike

JULY 23, 2023

Understanding and effectively addressing risks is crucial for any business or organization. In order to implement effective mitigation strategies that minimize potential harm and maximize preparedness, it’s important to redefine our understanding of risk and overcome the obstacles that hinder successful implementation.

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Wrike

JUNE 27, 2023

With efficient business management process software, companies can optimize their workflows, enhance productivity, and drive growth. Understanding the Importance of Streamlining Operations Streamlining operations refers to the process of optimizing and improving business processes to eliminate inefficiencies and reduce costs.

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Wrike

JULY 28, 2023

In today’s fast-paced business environment, where risks abound, it has become vital for organizations to have effective risk analysis methods in place. One of the most powerful tools available for this purpose is risk analysis software.

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Wrike

AUGUST 28, 2023

One method that has proven to be effective in achieving quality improvement is the DMAIC process. Let’s take a closer look at each phase of the DMAIC process and understand how it contributes to overall quality improvement. Let’s delve into each phase and understand their purpose and activities in more detail.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Visual Project Management is a process that uses the visualization of the project delivery process to drive team behaviors: to collaborate and effectively manage projects to deliver on time. VPM treats project execution as a process, with principles and practices to create repeatable, scalable results. How flexible are they?

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The IIL Blog

MARCH 20, 2024

” – Steven Hawking (2017) “Robots will be able to write most books, scripts, and articles by 2025.” You might see this play out in the manufacturing, warehousing, and administrative sectors. AI can help in risk assessment, resource allocation, and predicting project outcomes.

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

Understanding and mastering the new product development process is essential for businesses to stay ahead of the curve and meet the ever-evolving needs of consumers. This article will provide a comprehensive overview of the key stages, challenges, and strategies involved in mastering the new product development process.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 13, 2022

Project selection is the process of evaluating projects to ensure that they align with your strategic objectives and deliver maximum performance. This process is done in what is called a feasibility study, which is part of the project initiation stage. The Project Selection Process. What is Project Selection? Scoring Models.

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Wrike

JULY 21, 2023

Effective process management is key to staying competitive and achieving organizational success. However, many companies face various challenges when it comes to managing processes efficiently. Effective process management requires a fundamental understanding of the various processes within the organization and their interconnections.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 15, 2024

This Article allows you to explore these methodologies in-depth, tailor them to fit your unique project needs, and wield them to achieve unparalleled project outcomes. 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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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 23, 2024

It represents the ongoing effort to enhance products, services, or processes through incremental and breakthrough improvements. The concept of continuous improvement has roots in the manufacturing industry, notably embraced by Japanese manufacturers in the post-World War II era.

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Project management emphasis was placed upon the technology and the processes to achieve the technology. It was not uncommon on large projects to have an APM for engineering and/or an APM for manufacturing. Some companies called the APMs for engineering and manufacturing the project engineer and the project manufacturing engineer.

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Project Bliss

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Manufacturing Project Manager – Project managers manage projects related to operations and ensuring the manufacturing process continues to run smoothly or even improves. They implement solutions to make processes (and customer satisfaction) better. . This is a Waterfall approach.

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NimbleWork

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Adopting Agile requires change in culture, mindset and operational processes. Similar to a waterfall, the workflow processes cascade downward linearly across sequential stages or phases of the project lifecycle. The sequential process provides a linear and well-defined approach to realizing known task objectives.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

In my experience, those companies are proactive, project-led businesses like agencies, engineering, software and manufacturing firms. Teamhood gives you two levels of Kanban swimlanes so you can design a process that is simple and advanced. I started with the high level process steps – initiation , execution, testing and so on.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 3, 2020

At least, the 1950’s were when project management emerged as a discipline to help manufacturing, construction and government initiatives deliver more reliably and with greater repeatability. Robotic Process Automation is here to stay, along with AI, natural language processing, big data and all the other data-driven processes.

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