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Escaping the Product Owner's Trap: A Path to Unleashing True Value

Scrum.org

Validation: Regular assessment with stakeholders to ensure alignment. Diagram from Scrum.org PSPO course Visualizing the Dilemma: A Product Owner's Scenario Consider a bank scenario - A customer applies for a mortgage, and the bank provides various services like KYC verification, Credit Assessment, Loan Underwriters, etc.

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Operations vs. Strategy: Balancing Execution and Planning in Business

Wrike

Defining Operations Operations refer to the process of designing, producing, and delivering goods or services to customers. This includes managing inventory levels, transportation, and distribution. Customer service is the process of providing support and assistance to customers before, during, and after the sale.

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Product Management Considerations for Project Managers

Project Pulse Journal

The development process of products and the project lifecycle integrate to deliver the perceived value to stakeholders. A product team may focus on strategic features, and customer feedback as the project manager assists in project requirements completion, contributing to the overall product strategy and project success.

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The Role of Standard Work in Lean Methodology

Wrike

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. By reducing or eliminating these, organizations can streamline their processes and improve overall efficiency.

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Where Did All the Project Managers Go?

Leading Answers

Not just technology companies (like Google, Apple) but every sector is being disrupted by software including retail (Amazon), banking (PayPal, cryptocurrencies), transportation (Tesla, Uber), and travel (Airbnb). They will help organizations build development capabilities around long-term products. by Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr.

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Understanding Kaizen: A Comprehensive Definition

Wrike

While working at Toyota, Japanese engineer and businessman Taiichi Ohno played a crucial role in the development of Kaizen. He introduced the concept of “Just-in-Time” production, which aimed to optimize processes by reducing inventory and minimizing waste.

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Where Did All the Project Managers Go?

Leading Answers

Not just technology companies (like Google, Apple) but every sector is being disrupted by software including retail (Amazon), banking (PayPal, cryptocurrencies), transportation (Tesla, Uber), and travel (Airbnb). They will help organizations build development capabilities around long-term products. by Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr.