The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Agile A flexible and dynamic approach to project management that allows for iterative updates during defined time blocks, which allows for incremental value. Agile Manifesto The fundamental document that outlines the values and principles of Agile project management. Agile team A cross-functional group of individuals (e.g.,

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Development Team Review Project Life Cycle Underperforming Technical Team Estimate 148

Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

On the one side, it defines the necessity to enhance Scrum with other practices and tools. Other helpful practices are stakeholder retrospectives or the equivalent of lean manufacturing’s Gemba walks. Change : Not everyone in the organization will be excited to become agile. Conclusion.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 21, 2024

As an experienced project manager, Kanban should be one of the go-to tools. Lean Project Management Lean project management is derived from lean manufacturing principles and focuses on maximizing value by eliminating waste. Lean may also combined with software development tools and techniques.

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Well-defined and standardized processes are the backbone of effective project management. We’ve taken many different and evolving approaches to driving lean into our processes. Our team leans into this philosophy, strives to innovate, and reduce waste, while delivering more value to business partners of the PMO team.

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nTask

APRIL 28, 2021

Define the process scope, i.e. what steps are included in the process and what aren’t? To complete a gap analysis, you’ll need to define: The current situation, or performance. Once a current performance measure has been determined, you can define your ideal situation based on meeting or surpassing standard requirements.

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Sustainability Process Underperforming Technical Team Lean 120

Leading Agile

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

We’ll define their responsibilities and explore some of the traits that will make them successful, as well as the core competencies each should possess. Lean/Agile Leader. Change Management. The EL works with Directors and Managers to ensure the Transformation strategy’s execution throughout the organization.

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Technical Review Software Review Agile Lean 118

The IIL Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

It incorporates the full project lifecycle, and its core philosophy is “Any project must be aligned to clearly defined strategic goals and focus upon early delivery of real benefits to the business.” Lean is concerned with eliminating work that does not add value, in particular to the customer.

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Inloox

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

For this purpose, defined quality indicators are monitored parallel to production with the help of elaborate measurement procedures ( Total Quality Management ). Process orientation Kaizen breaks with traditional results-oriented management. Process Optimization in Project Management (2): The 5S-Framework.

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Logistics Technical Review Manufacturing Innovation 130

Agilemania

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Large organizations face challenges to respond to change with speed and relative ease. Be it monitoring and control, collaboration, stakeholders onboarding, change management, and governance methods, the problems only keep increasing. A SAFe agilist is the person responsible for Lean-Agile transformation.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

I made a little simplification when defining pull systems but I promise there will be a separate post about 5 different pull systems. Here is one more thing, maybe obvious but in 80% of cases ignored - there has to be commitment and delivery point - very clearly defined beginning and end of the system. Taiichi Ohno - Emperor of Lean.

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nTask

OCTOBER 29, 2020

DMADV follows these steps: Define : you need to define the process goal, while also keeping in line with the company’s overall strategy and your customer’s needs. Analyze : once you have defined and measured, you need to analyze various options regarding design and development. Lean Manufacturing and Lean Thinking.

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Process Technical Review Lean Software Review 133

Project Pulse Journal

MARCH 15, 2024

Models, Methods, and Artifacts in Project Management as Defined by the Project Management Institute Understanding the available resources is critical for successful planning, execution, and completion throughout the project lifecycle. This is where change management theories and agile principles come into play.

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Artificial Inteligence Underperforming Technical Team 2024 Lean 52

NimbleWork

MARCH 7, 2024

As the Agile project management framework reaches adoption maturity at lean, progressive and disruptive startup firms, many teams at established organizations are struggling to fully embrace the Agile project management framework at scale.

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Planio

JANUARY 29, 2024

Clearly defines roles and responsibilities. This helps define roles, responsibilities, and expectations — both for tasks and decision-making. Enables lean operations. The ultimate benefit of process mapping is its ability to drive lean operations and financial savings for organizations.

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Process Software Review Risk Management Defining 88

Scrum.org

AUGUST 18, 2023

While Agile embodies a mindset defined by specific values and principles, it isn't tied to any particular framework or practice. Originating from lean manufacturing principles, VSM's relevance has expanded, becoming a cornerstone in fields such as software development. The initial mapping session was a revelation for the team.

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SCRUM Software Review Technical Review Software Engineering 158

Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Consultancies saw the potential for total organization transformation by combining process consulting services like scrum implementation, dev ops, kanban, lean, with technology offerings like work management systems, cloud data, quality engineering, AI, chatbots and more. Most of us don’t. We can do a little bit of a lot.

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Certification 2023 Agile Technical Review 175

Scrum.org

MAY 10, 2022

Resisting change is not only inevitable; it is necessary for a change to become successful. A Scrum Master needs to be well prepared to work with resistance and have knowledge and skills in change management. In this article, we share a few critical guidelines that we use during change initiatives of any size.

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Technical Review Agile Software Review Underperforming Technical Team 192

International Institute for Learning

JULY 27, 2022

This first meeting is a powerful way to gain interest and curiosity, communicate key information and messaging, and engage our stakeholders in dialogue to define our next steps. These can include seven key elements: Defining your meeting purpose. Defining your key messages. Define Your Meeting Purpose.

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Logistics Retail Defining Initiating 83

Agilemania

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Scrum is a collaborative and iterative framework for managing complex projects that can be challenging to execute given its fast-paced nature and frequent changes in requirements Scrum emphasizes teamwork, accountability and iterative progress toward a well-defined goal. Facilitating team self-organization and change management.

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SCRUM Certification Technical Review Lean 88

Taskque

AUGUST 2, 2019

Critical Chain Project Management. Agile project management methodology follows an iterative model to bring continuous improvements and ensure consistent product delivery. It excels in areas where other project management methodologies stumble. Strategic goals are defined based on requirement breakdown structure.

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Taskque

AUGUST 2, 2019

Critical Chain Project Management. Agile project management methodology follows an iterative model to bring continuous improvements and ensure consistent product delivery. It excels in areas where other project management methodologies stumble. Strategic goals are defined based on requirement breakdown structure.

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Critical Chain Prince2 Underperforming Technical Team Lean 95

Scrum.org

JUNE 11, 2019

with Lean Change Management) and by defining together when an experiment is successful, teams can make change feel less scary or abrupt. Some experiments will turn out to be successful, and lead to incremental change, whereas others will fail or not show improvement.

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SCRUM Development Team Review Software Review Lean 165

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 7, 2019

The extension of self-care is caring for others, also crucial for project management and change management. Connecting with people, collaborating, partnering … so you can inspire enthusiasm, overcome resistance, and help make change happen. It’s how we can help people and organisations adapt in fast-changing times.

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2019 Technical Review PMO Consulting 292

International Institute for Learning

JUNE 2, 2022

Rubin is the principal of Beyond Execution, a project management/Agile training and consulting firm. Rubin graduated in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Toronto, and in addition to his CSM, holds Project Management Professional (PMP), Change Management Practitioner and ITIL Foundation certifications.

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nTask

MARCH 25, 2021

Gemba walks are a part of the Lean management methodology. This lean management tool is a powerful method to promote continuous improvement in your organization. While the Gemba has a focused aim to focus on the current state of a process, management by walking around is broader. Step 1: Choose a Theme.

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Lean Manufacturing Software Review Process 78

Henny Portman

APRIL 3, 2020

To scale corporate startups successfully and develop an entrepreneurial culture the following building blocks need to be implemented: Growth Strategy : Growth strategy and Portfolio management (optimize the core, review the core, future growth innovation initiatives and the graveyard), C-level alignment. Measure to improve, not to judge!

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Innovation Lean Governance Government 76

ProProfs Project Management

JANUARY 21, 2020

Let’s dig into our project management glossary. Common Project Management Terms. A project activity can be defined as the smallest unit of work that needs to be done in order to complete a project. It refers to a set of methodologies utilized to meet the ever-changing client requirements. Critical Path. Deliverable.

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Underperforming Technical Team Estimate Risk Management Defining 111

International Institute for Learning

JUNE 22, 2022

Transforming organizations to become Lean and Agile while maintaining high levels of performance within its teams requires a strong focus on people. After all, these high-performing teams are the ones that deliver change and growth. By Marianne Rimbark. Transforming an organization and having high-performing teams goes hand in hand.

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Telecoms 2022 Lean Development Team Review 52

Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 25, 2024

High-level View of the PMO Functions The PMBOK 6th Edition defines the Project Management Office (PMO) as having functions to standardize and improve project management practices. It also provides mentoring and career development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge in project and program management.

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PMO Governance Government 2014 52

Planview

DECEMBER 13, 2019

This includes various types of work methodologies such as waterfall, collaborative, iterative, Lean-Agile delivery or a combination of these methodologies. For us that is a big change management item that goes across the enterprise.”. How can you be so specific to SAFe and still manage a project?”

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Healthcare PMO Innovation Lean 97

Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

Project management practitioners are looking for new lean and agile project management tools to support their day-to-day work and often seek them outside the tools that their organisations offer them. The implementation strategy requires having a plan with the final objectives defined. Click To Tweet.

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Software Review Software Technical Review PMI 150

nTask

OCTOBER 4, 2018

The Sprint portrays the interval or time period for monitoring the completion of a defined set of tasks by the Product Owner in the form of a Product Backlog. Potential pitfalls are addressed mitigating incoherence among the team leading to better cost management and issue management.

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SCRUM Agile Software Review Technical Review 113

MPUG

JANUARY 16, 2023

A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge ( PMBOK® Guide ) – Seventh Edition sets out to codify different areas of what project management involves in eight performance domains. The book defines a performance domain as “critical for the effective delivery of project outcomes.” Project work.

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Planning Risk Management Lean PMI 69

Wrike

JANUARY 5, 2024

Over the years, Hoshin Planning became a reliable approach to strategic management, as it combines principles such as lean thinking, continuous improvement, and employee involvement. When implementing Hoshin Planning, businesses go through a rigorous process of defining their vision, mission, and strategic objectives.

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Process Planning Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review 36

Resource Guru

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

The plan is created upfront, with a defined schedule, scope, and costs. At a high level, this phase defines the problem, details what needs to be done, and is an opportunity to define all the stakeholders. Control scope creep by having a clear project schedule and a change management plan. Proper project tracking.

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

It requires effective change management, strong leadership, and active communication across all levels of the organization. For instance, process improvement methodologies, such as Lean Six Sigma, can guide organizations in identifying waste, reducing defects, and optimizing workflows.

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Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Monitoring Initiating 36

Teamweek

APRIL 29, 2024

This leads to roles that are not only well-defined but also enriching for employees, fostering a deeper sense of purpose and belonging within the organization. They lean on each other to create the framework, complete with psychological states and overall results, which can be alluded to in job descriptions.

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