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What Is Kanban? Meaning, Definitions & Best Practices

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For example, the kanban methodology can be implemented in manufacturing, software development, product management, construction and many other industries. Today, kanban boards are primarily online tools, either stand-alone tools like Trello or integrated into project management software as a key feature. Here are some of them.

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The Lack of Agile Leadership Qualities — Making Your Scrum Work #15

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TL; DR: The Lack of Agile Leadership Qualities — When Change Agents Don’t Act as Role Models. When Scrum becomes an element of an agile transformation, a lack of agile leadership qualities on the incumbents’ side may impede its overall progress significantly despite the best efforts of all other change agents.

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Elevate Your Leadership Game: Mastering the Art of Exceptional Project Leadership!

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Exceptional project leadership is the key that empowers leaders and managers to navigate challenges, ignite creativity, and achieve remarkable project success! In the realm of project management, the ability to master the art of exceptional project leadership is like possessing a superpower. Here are some of the key benefits: 1.

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The 18 Most Influential People in Project Management

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Susanne Madsen is the author of several books on project management and leadership, including The Project Management Coaching Workbook and The Power of Project Leadership. She’s also the director of the London-based Project Leadership Institute, which works to build well-rounded and dynamic project management leaders.

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Project Manager Job Description (with free copy+paste examples!)

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Anything that has a start and a finish, resulting in a product, is a project and its life cycle requires the oversight and leadership of a project manager. A project manager either takes a leadership role with an existing project team or creates one. Leadership skills. Proficiency in project management software tools.

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What is Value Stream Mapping (VSM)? A Comprehensive Guide to Process Visualization

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Initially developed as part of the Lean Manufacturing methodology, VSM has since evolved and found application in a wide range of industries, including knowledge work sectors such as IT, software development, marketing, and HR. Value stream mapping can typically be used to improve any process where there are repeatable steps.

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Agile and Scrum: Unravelling the Misconceptions

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Scrum is applicable for software development only. These misconceptions underscore the importance of developing a comprehensive understanding of Agile and Scrum beyond superficial practices. In this blog, we look to explore and clear up some common misunderstandings about Agile and Scrum, which we hear in our Scum training.

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