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Agile Beyond IT: Lean Thinking

The IIL Blog

It traces its roots to Lean, which is also foundational to other modern management theories. Lean’s primary focus is delivering value quickly and eliminating waste. Toyota was a Lean pioneer. It dramatically decreased the cost of rework by building quality into every process step. Lean is a set of principles.

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What Is Lean Portfolio Management? A Quick Guide

ProjectManager.com

There are many ways to do this and one of which is lean portfolio management. Let’s first define lean portfolio management and then delve into how it works. We’ll also explain when to use lean portfolio management and how project management software can help you manage your portfolios better. What Is Lean Portfolio Management?

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What Is Kanban? Meaning, Definitions & Best Practices

ProjectManager.com

The kanban methodology was first developed as a lean manufacturing system to help with production planning , scheduling and control. Kanban is a very versatile methodology that can be used by any team that needs to manage workflows , business processes or projects. For some teams, kanban is a structured process of prioritization.

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Servant Leadership in PMO Management: A Path to Success

The IIL Blog

However, the traditional hierarchical management approach is evolving, giving rise to the concept of servant leadership within PMOs. Servant leadership is a leadership philosophy where the leader’s primary focus is on serving and empowering team members within the PMO. Servant Leadership Approach. Case Study.

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What is Lean Portfolio Management? Primary Focus | Objectives

Agilemania

LPM also known as Lean Portfolio management, refers to how senior leadership uses lean principles and systems thinking approaches to align strategy with execution. Incorporating agile and lean portfolio management offer a path to improving business agility. What Are The Objectives Of Lean Portfolio Management?

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How To Make 2023 A Successful Year for Your Projects

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Leadership : ethical, authentic leadership is what helps get work done and set you apart from your peers. Successful project managers will be those that embrace the mantle of leadership. Throughout the project, leadership is simple: you serve your team. XP, scrum, lean, etc.) Let’s jump in. Proper briefs?

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The Best of This Year: Presenting Your 10 Favorite InLoox Blog Posts from 2019!

Inloox

8: Objectives and Key Results: How to Set and Manage Goals with OKR Leadership changes in times of agile organizations. 6: Process Optimization in Project Management (3): Lean Project Management Lean Project Management relies on efficient processes: With the customer benefit always in mind, unnecessary efforts are eliminated.