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Healthcare PMO: BCBS Roundtable Exchanges Thought Provoking Ideas

Planview

A healthcare PMO today must have a strong constitution. Not only are they faced with challenges unique to healthcare, PMOs are also going through the trends mentioned in our recent post, “ Conquer Your Business Transformation.” Healthcare PMOs must frequently incorporate regulatory changes into the portfolio, for example.

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Six Sigma: A Simple Guide for Project Managers

ProjectManager.com

It can mean different things within various organizations or circumstances, but there is a way to broadly outline this business process improvement methodology and define its beginnings, its, rise, its use and its implementation. To start, let’s define the term Six Sigma. Lean Six Sigma. What Is Six Sigma?

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Gemba in Lean: A Guide to Real-Time Problem Solving

Wrike

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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The Role of Standard Work in Lean Methodology

Wrike

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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5 project management methodologies for agencies – Part 2

Resource Guru

Examples of project management methodologies (some of which we’ll take a closer look at later in this article) include Waterfall, Agile (Scrum, Kanban), Lean, PRINCE2 (PRojects IN Controlled Environments), and PMBOK (Project Management Body of Knowledge). Define what specific outcomes or deliverables are most important to them.

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Process Perfection: Resolving Frequent Complications in Process Flows

Wrike

Process flows typically involve a series of interconnected activities, with each step having a defined input, process, and output. Whether it’s manufacturing, service delivery, or project management, understanding and defining process flows is essential for organizations to achieve their goals.

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The Functions of a Project Management Office

Project Pulse Journal

Controlling PMO Industry Application - A controlling PMO is common in regulated industries like pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and finance. 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.

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