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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. Lean is a set of principles. The “House of Lean” is often used as a metaphor. Value Value is the roof of our House of Lean.

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Construction Delivery Methods: A Quick Guide for Projects

ProjectManager.com

Construction delivery methods matter. They are the means by which a construction project gets from idea to completion. That’s a long and complicated journey in construction project management, which is why knowing the best construction delivery method is so important. What Is a Construction Delivery Method?

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What Construction Project Managers Should Know about Change Management

PM Times

A conference talk on the challenges faced by project managers of the 21st century lists several factors experienced across industries: scope management, information technology, team dynamics, customers’ satisfaction, lean management, communication, innovation, and quality.

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Top 10 Project Management Methodologies – An Overview

ProjectManager.com

When to Use It: The Waterfall approach is great for manufacturing and construction projects , which are highly structured, and when it’s too expensive to pivot or change anything after the fact. The car company applied it to their lean manufacturing model, known as the Toyota production system. Lean Methodology.

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Exploring Lean Manufacturing: Principles and Benefits

Wrike

Lean Manufacturing is a methodology that aims to streamline business operations and eliminate waste in order to achieve maximum efficiency and productivity. In this article, we will dive deep into the principles, benefits, and challenges of implementing Lean Manufacturing.

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The Benefits of Power Skills for IT Leaders, and How to Build Yours!

The IIL Blog

Successful IT leaders need to develop and lean into a set of power skills. IT leaders with high emotional intelligence can empathise with their team members, resolve conflicts constructively, and create a supportive work environment conducive to collaboration and innovation.

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The Velociteach Guide to Delivering Sustainable Projects

Velociteach

Implementing lean principles to minimize waste and focus on value-adding activities. For instance, construction projects adopting green building standards reduce environmental impact while offering long-term savings of up to 20% on energy and maintenance costs compared to standard commercial buildings.