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Lean Construction Principles & Best Practices

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There’s more than one way to manage a construction project. From the world of manufacturing comes an approach called lean construction. But lean manufacturing and lean construction are two different things. Let’s explore lean construction, defining what it is and its key principles. What Is Lean Construction?

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What Is Lean Portfolio Management? A Quick Guide

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Having many projects to manage in a portfolio can be daunting. You need to strategize and plan your resource allocation to ensure that every project has what it needs when it needs it. There are many ways to do this and one of which is lean portfolio management. What Is Lean Portfolio Management? Learn more.

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Kanban vs. Scrum: What’s the Difference?

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Kanban and scrum are agile project management methodologies that can be used for similar purposes, but each has its unique pros and cons. As a project manager, it’s important to understand the difference between kanban and scrum so you can determine the best approach for your team. And certainly, both methodologies have their value.

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Return On Investment Vs Lean Agile Metrics for Strategic PMs

The Strategic Project Manager

There are well-established ways to evaluate investments – and potential projects – for an organization. However, the speed of change has made these methods less reliable – and ushered in a more lean-agile approach to metrics. Traditional financial metrics like ROI (and others to be explored below) are still relevant!

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125 Project Management Buzzwords

The IIL Blog

So, picture this: you are transitioning from your current position into a project management career. The industry didn’t matter; it was about translating my work experience into specific project management industry-recognized terms and managing projects. What are the Essential Project Management Buzzwords?

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5 Project Management Techniques Every PM Should Know

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The world of project management is vast. But the common thread tying this diverse discipline together are the techniques that project managers use to get the job done. Project management techniques make managing projects easier and more effective. They can be applied to any project, regardless of the field or industry.

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What Is Aggregate Planning? Strategies & Tips

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Here are some of the factors to consider when trying to create consistency in your process: Pricing Strategies: When demand is low, reduce the price to match capacity. Aggregate production planning also lets manufacturers know what staff, materials, output rates, timeline estimates and budget costs they need.

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