ProjectManager.com

MARCH 27, 2024

Kanban in manufacturing and production has many uses, which we detail below, as well as how it relates to lean and just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing. Images and documents can be attached to kanban cards, which can also have descriptions, subtasks, tags, priority, planned start, duration, due dates and more.

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MPUG

JANUARY 15, 2024

Introduction I saw some things posted on LinkedIn regarding documentation, and it got me thinking. The adoption of Agile approaches has encouraged the elimination of documentation. To be sure, there are times when documentation is perhaps heavy-handed. What are the benefits of documentation? Less expensive.

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Planio

APRIL 6, 2021

A product requirements document (PRD) is one of the most important documents for teams using traditional project management. Agile is all about staying lean and adapting to user feedback, right? What is a product requirements document? The essential elements of a lean, mean one-pager PRD. Jump to a section.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 3, 2021

Why perfect is the enemy of good - using lean change to apply agile in context. The senior execs that we work with in banks, financial organisations and asset management firms are massively time-poor, operating in lean resource environments.

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Velociteach

JULY 3, 2023

Will your project’s documentation pass the test of time once the project is done and the people are gone? Documentation is at the intersection of information management, organizational design, and personal productivity. Accurate documentation makes teams more efficient and effective. She’s based in Calgary, Alberta.

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Scrum.org

JULY 16, 2019

Lean Agile Procurement is designed to reduce delay in establishing the partnerships, and providing clear constraints on the business relationship. The traditional approach of RFI – RFP – Review – LOI is neither lean or agile. The Lean Agile Procurement model is designed by people who live the Agile Manifesto, and is aligned to it.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Whereas product managers might rely on agile product development, lean manufacturing processes or lean software development methodologies. Create project management documents such as a project budget, project schedule , resource management plan and a risk management plan. Define KPIs for product performance and product success.

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Resource Guru

JANUARY 17, 2023

It’s what we lean on throughout the project life cycle. As project managers, defining and planning projects is what we do. Simply put, a project scope defines all the work and considerations required to deliver a specific outcome. All of these elements are documented in a project scope statement, which we’ll look at next.

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Techno-PM

OCTOBER 3, 2022

The lean portfolio management is a new way to look at the old problem of balancing cost vs. value in product development projects. The use of Lean portfolio management agile has exploded in the last decade as more and more companies have found that it is a powerful tool for structuring their product development processes.

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Wrike

JULY 29, 2023

Lean methodology is a systematic approach to improving efficiency and reducing waste in business operations. At the core of this methodology is the concept of standard work, which refers to the set of clearly defined processes and procedures that employees follow to ensure consistent and high-quality results.

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Project Accelerator News

APRIL 18, 2024

When new to a role (in many business environments, not just IT Project Management), new managers tend to lean into making sweeping changes, it’s human nature. BAs facilitate requirements gathering sessions, workshops, and meetings to ensure that stakeholders’ needs and expectations are first understood and documented accurately.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 31, 2023

His work would inspire methodologies such as just-in-time manufacturing (JIT) , lean manufacturing and kaizen. Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing Lean manufacturing focuses on identifying value, value stream mapping, creating flow, establishing pull and continuous improvement.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 10, 2023

People may confuse cycle time with takt time and lead time, which we’ll define and differentiate a bit later, but all are key metrics in manufacturing, especially lean manufacturing. Lean manufacturing is a process with the goal of minimizing waste and maximizing productivity in the manufacturing process.

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Agilemania

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

A Product Requirement Document can be referred to as a brief summary of the requirements of a product. What is a Product Requirement Document? Often abbreviated as ‘PRD’, a Product Requirement document carries a brief description of the requirements for the product. It is prepared alongside other necessary agile documentations.

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Kiron Bondale

SEPTEMBER 10, 2017

“Working software over comprehensive documentation” This value statement from the Manifesto for Agile Software Development is a reminder to remain vigilant that the by-products of our product or project processes don’t distract us from delighting our customers and stakeholders.

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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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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 28, 2022

Before defining the four kanban principles, it’s important to note that work management software adds greater efficiency. The goal of lean kanban is to start with no limits and monitor the WIP. This, of course, depends on how well you’ve defined the workflow and what WIP limits you have set.

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 15, 2021

So we thought it would be a great idea to take a look at what core qualifications are required of project managers and define their responsibilities and the common job descriptions for several PM roles. This involves creating a project schedule, securing the resources, defining the project goals, among many other things. Manage budget.

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Techno-PM

MARCH 24, 2022

A Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt is someone who has completed the six-sigma certification process. This certification shows your commitment to the Lean Six Sigma methodology and process improvement. Lean Six Sigma is a set of business practices that can be used to improve efficiency and reduce errors.

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Planio

MARCH 9, 2021

A lean product team strikes the perfect balance. The ideal lean product team structure at every stage (according to teams that scaled quickly). Documents that connect to your “Why”. You might dream of a flat hierarchy, but in larger teams, people rely on clearly defined roles and responsibilities to stay effective.

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Wrike

JULY 29, 2023

Gemba is a fundamental concept in Lean management that plays a crucial role in real-time problem solving. This article serves as a comprehensive guide to Gemba in Lean, covering its origin, importance, implementation, case studies, and challenges. By setting clear goals, you can see to it that your Gemba walk is focused and productive.

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Leading Agile

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

Lean Thinking starts with identifying customer-defined value, and proceeds from there by focusing on ways to maximize the delivery of that value. Anything that directly contributes to the delivery of customer-defined value is deemed “value-add activity.” Take a fresh look at your process from a Lean point of view.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 19, 2019

The need for a business case is that it collects the proposal, outline, strategy and marketing plan in one document and offers a full look at how the project will benefit the organization. Document everything. Think of the business case as a document that is created incrementally to avoid spending unnecessary resources.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2023

A well-documented plan? XP, scrum, lean, etc.) Second, the use of lean and agile tools and methodologies beyond IT, software and manufacturing. Visual, lean tools that truly engage all team members are going to become essential. Lean in a little more to the opportunities before you. Proper briefs?

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 19, 2022

We’ll explain the process, define the term and detail the steps for making a rough order of magnitude estimate. Therefore, the ROM estimate is based on a high-level expert judgment and can also be done with three-point estimating (defined below). To avoid bias, lean on research and real data to guide you.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

For simple problems, where more is known than unknown, an alternative approach – such as Lean or Waterfall – should be applied. Let’s start by defining our terms. . Agile is an umbrella term used to describe value delivery frameworks based on the values and principles defined in the Agile Manifesto. What is Agile?

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Velociteach

MAY 10, 2023

The project management profession has had a similar quest—defining a methodology, set of practices, or principles that could successfully guide any project. Understanding the definitions is helpful: Principles define the fundamental beliefs that guide decision-making and behaviors. Which methodology(ies) or framework(s) should be used?

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The IIL Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Working software over comprehensive documentation. The Agile Manifesto was created with software in mind, but now that Agile use is widespread, this value is now often referred to as ‘working solutions over comprehensive documentation’. While documentation is important in Agile methods, the primary focus is tangible results.

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MPUG

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

There is a pretense of planning or control, with documents, artifacts, and processes at the would-be project manager’s disposal. Forget about creating a project plan, defining objectives, or setting realistic timelines. Let’s look at this from the perspective of Lean. Ad hoc is a degradation further.

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Teamweek

AUGUST 27, 2020

Lean Project Management can fix this. In this article, we’re going to explore: What is Lean Project Management? The Lean Methodology The 3 Types of Waste & How to Fix Them. What is Lean Project Management? What is Lean Project Management? As a concept, Lean originates from the Toyota production floor.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 16, 2023

A well-defined Sprint goal sparks intrigue, questions, and enthusiasm among both stakeholders and developers. OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) are a goal-setting framework that helps organizations define and track objectives and their outcomes. Lean-agile practitioners thrive on these kinds of challenges, but most teams find daunting.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 3, 2019

At the end of this article there’s a link to download my free roles and responsibilities document template. RACI (say: racy) is a way of categorising stakeholders to define their roles and responsibilities on a project. Include it in your roles and responsibilities documentation for the project. Scroll to the bottom to get it.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 18, 2023

Of course, it’s not a competition between the two as we’ll see when we define each term and then explain the differences between production and manufacturing. Production is defined as inputs and outputs; inputs are the resources used to make goods or services and output is the final product of those inputs.

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Project Pulse Journal

MARCH 15, 2024

This guide will introduce you to the strategic utilization of models for understanding and predicting project dynamics, methods for optimizing your workflow and achieving desired outcomes, and artifacts for documenting and communicating project progress. These include the means to realize the desired outcomes, results, or deliverables.

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Well-defined and standardized processes are the backbone of effective project management. Ask yourself and your team: Are our processes documented? Are our documented processes known by the team? And finally, are our documented processes respected? Utilizing World-Class Processes The Significance of Processes.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 17, 2023

SWOT stands for strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats, which can then be defined within and outside of your organization. Minutes also help with documentation and save time during the meeting. Businesses run lean and mean if they want to stay in business. They are, after all, static documents.

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Inloox

OCTOBER 18, 2022

It is much easier to set up time frames and budgets for a few less complex units than to define resources and deadlines for an entire megaproject. Lessons learned documented during the completion of the earlier modules can be easily applied to subsequent modules to optimize the flow of the entire project. Test InLoox now for free!

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