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Six Sigma: A Simple Guide for Project Managers

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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. Leadership is critical.

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5 Kaizen Principles That Underpin the Methodology

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After all, we’re project managers. The idea was codified by Masaaki Imai, an organizational theorist and management consultant, over 30 years ago with the publication of this book, Kaizen: the Key to Japan’s Competitive Success. Therefore, leadership must set goals for their teams that are not contradictory. Kaizen Methodology.

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Review People Over Process

Henny Portman

Levine wrote with People Over Process – Leadership for Agility a very pragmatic and down to earth book about leadership and agile projects. The classic formulation of agile in the Agile Manifesto has no role for leadership. The book is divided into four sections. Project Planning meeting.

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What Did the Pandemic Teach Us About New Product Development?

Planview

However, our discussion with Dr. Cooper mainly focuses on three of those six practices: Effective Portfolio Management Lean Development Agile Stage-Gate. Dr. Cooper suggests combining elements from Lean methodologies (value stream mapping) and Agile methods (incremental and iterative) in his paper.

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3 Continuous Improvement Strategies to Boost Your Project Management Skills

Project Pulse Journal

Today, continuously enhancing your project management skills is beneficial and expected. This method has driven companies to new heights of efficiency and innovation, enriching every facet of project execution - from planning to evaluation - and boosting effectiveness and adaptability. What is Continuous Improvement?

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What Does A Marketing Project Manager Do (Role And Skills)?

Teamweek

Stepping into a marketing project manager role? After all, a marketing project manager oversees all the things related to marketing. With an in-depth understanding of the role and right processes and marketing project management software you should excel at it. Read this article to learn: What is a marketing project manager?

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Agency burnout: why it happens and how to prevent it

Resource Guru

For example, they might be more prone to making mistakes or missing critical project deadlines, which impacts your agency’s performance. You could have a project that needs an extra push to get it over the line. 29% of agencies report a three to six-month timeline when filling advertised vacancies.

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