Scrum.org

MARCH 3, 2021

Why perfect is the enemy of good - using lean change to apply agile in context. That’s primarily because shifting an organisation – of any size and in any industry – from a traditional Waterfall approach to project management towards a more dynamic Agile approach demands fundamental changes in the ways people work.

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Lean Technical Review Agile Consulting 190

ProjectManager.com

APRIL 19, 2024

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. What Is Kanban?

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SCRUM Manufacturing 2001 Agile 412

Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

As a project manager, you are expected to have all-round skills encompassing the technical fields of project management like planning and scheduling, through to the interpersonal skills like communicating up and influencing others. Learn how to help your team manage risk so you can split the work between you.

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Finance Risk Management Budget Risk 324

Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

To what extent, for example, is the Manifesto a reflex of “lean thinking”? There’s a clear synergy between lean and agile practice, and attempts to tease them apart can often seem contrived and artificial. Interestingly, in the published history of the Agile Manifesto, the word “lean” does not appear even once.

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Lean Agile Sustainability 2001 142

Teamweek

APRIL 24, 2024

Applicant tracking systems (ATS) help you manage the hiring process by organizing all your candidate notes and info in one place, helping you align with other hiring managers, and keeping an eye on important metrics. You can’t afford to extend your process beyond what’s necessary—otherwise, you risk losing top talent.

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2024 Logistics Software Lean 52

MPUG

MARCH 8, 2021

Many project managers utilize a Lean-Agile approach when there is high change or churn in project requirements, significant lack of clarity in scope, high complexity to their projects, and/or a larger number of risks associated with such. Two Lean-Agile Types. Iteration-based Lean-Agile. Flow-based Lean-Agile.

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Lean Software Review Technical Review Agile 65

Inloox

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

In the last blog post on process optimization in project management we introduced you to the 5-S framework, which is also very popular in Lean Management. Therefore, we will now deepen the topic Lean Project Management. The basic principle of Lean Project Management is the following: ".

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Lean Process Controlling Defining 128

Project Pulse Journal

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

By: Dr. Michael Shick, MSPM, PMP, CSM Are you a project manager struggling to predict the risks in your projects accurately during planning? This is where Monte Carlo Simulation transforms the art of project risk management into a more precise science, as part of quantitative risk analysis.

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Risk Management Risk Engineering Estimate 52

ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Asana is a likely matchup for anyone looking for the right project management software. They’re both well-known and popular project management tools. Asana, on the other hand, is a simple-to-use work management tool. ProjectManager has Gantt charts, unlike Trello and Asana, to better manage projects.

Software Review 361

Software Review 2011 2024 Underperforming Technical Team 361

ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Product Manager vs Project Manager. While both are leadership roles and the titles are similar, there’s a difference between a product manager and a project manager as Jennifer Bridges, PMP, explains. What Is a Project Manager? Let’s take a look at the most important project manager responsibilities.

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Project Life Cycle Prince2 Certification PMI 414

ProjectManager.com

JULY 12, 2023

There are many project management software products available on the market. Oracle Primavera Cloud (OPC) is a project, program and portfolio management software. The software integrates project and portfolio planning with teams, resourcing and risk management as well as scheduling.

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Manufacturing Construction Risk Management Lean 264

Techno-PM

MARCH 24, 2022

Certified lean six sigma green belt certification is a professional qualification that will enable you to demonstrate your skills in managing projects, processes, and people. It also provides the necessary knowledge for implementing lean management principles into an existing organization.

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Lean Certification 2003 2005 59

Inloox

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

In the last blog post on process optimization in project management we introduced you to the 5-S framework, which is also very popular in Lean Management. Therefore, we will now deepen the topic Lean Project Management. The basic principle of Lean Project Management is the following: ".

Lean 100

Lean Process Controlling Defining 100

Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

I bet you have plenty of project management processes, don’t you? One for risk, one for escalations, one for changes, issues, new project kick-off, closure, logging dependencies… the list goes on and on. Let’s look at 5 common reasons why processes fail to serve you when managing projects and what you can do about them.

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Process PMO Risk Management Software Review 382

Scrum.org

JULY 24, 2023

Why the Scrum Guide Lacks Product Discovery as a Concept The Scrum Guide 2020 emphasizes the role of the Product Owner in managing the Product Backlog but does not define the product discovery process. This approach provides fast feedback and reduces the risk of building something not valuable to customers.

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SCRUM Lean Innovation 2020 159

Resource Guru

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Types of project life cycles The phases of a project life cycle Advantages and disadvantages of project life cycle Critical success factors across the project life cycle Project life cycle examples The bottom line on project life cycles What is a project life cycle? How will you manage and schedule your team?

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Project Life Cycle Initiating Monitoring Budget 90

ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 25, 2023

How COQ does this, especially in project management, is what we’ll define. Whether you’re manufacturing products or delivering a service, project management software can help you with the cost of quality. It’s also part of Lean Six Sigma, a philosophy of improvement built on the prevention of defects over defect detection.

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Underperforming Technical Team Software Review Manufacturing Controlling 332

ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 19, 2022

According to the Project Management Institute’s Project Management Book of Knowledge (PMBOK), ROM estimates are -25 percent to +75 percent accurate, though others say its range is +/-50 percent. ProjectManager is online project management software that helps you plan your budget, schedule resources and track them in real time.

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Estimate Software Review Budget Project Cost 351

ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Project management is everywhere—the term is experiencing a moment. People have come to realize that much of the work they do is a project with a beginning, middle and end, and that the discipline of project management offers proven methodologies and tools to get their jobs done more productively and efficiently. Fundamentals.

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Underperforming Technical Team Manufacturing Lean Critical Chain 323

ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 6, 2022

There are several project management certifications that you can get to become a project management professional. To determine which one is best for you, you’ll need to think about things such as your project management skills, the career path you want to choose or your desired project management methodology specialization.

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Certification 2022 Prince2 PMI 433

Scrum.org

JULY 5, 2021

Scrum works well with deadlines because it’s based on empiricism, lean thinking, and an iterative approach to product delivery. Lean thinking means eliminating waste to focus only on the essentials, and iterative delivery involves delivering usable product frequently. . Lean Thinking. The Result.

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SCRUM Lean Estimate Budget 252

MPUG

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

In the world of project management, a methodology stands out like a sore thumb, and that’s the notorious ad hoc project management. Suppose you’ve ever had the misfortune of encountering a project managed in this haphazard manner. However, we can advise on the worst approach – NOT managing projects.

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Underperforming Technical Team Lean Risk Management Manufacturing 106

Teamweek

AUGUST 27, 2020

A survey from the Harvard Business Review found that almost one-third of managers don’t trust their remote teams. Consequently, managers are scheduling more meetings and demanding greater levels of reporting. Lean Project Management can fix this. In this article, we’re going to explore: What is Lean Project Management?

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Lean Manufacturing Software Review Risk Management 52

WorkOtter

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Managing your portfolio is essential for any business, big or small, in 2023. There are several ways to start, including project and lean portfolio management. But what is the difference, and how can poor portfolio management negatively impact your enterprise and overall business growth?

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2023 Underperforming Technical Team Software Review Lean 78

Teamweek

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Whether you’re a small team of freelancers or a large agency, your company needs a project management tool that fits your processes like a glove. Before choosing a specific tool though, you need to decide on the type of project management software you need. Types of project management software based on the use case.

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Software Review Software Technical Review Construction 52

Planio

MAY 6, 2024

Managers who build trust, provide mentorship, and inspire those around them drive a 70% increase in their team’s productivity and engagement. But unfortunately, it’s an upside many managers miss out on. In reality: Nearly half of all employees say they simply don’t trust their manager to have their back.

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Underperforming Technical Team Leadership Lean Agile 152

Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 21, 2024

By: Hajime Estanislao, PMP, CSM Adaptive project management is a vital strategy in a world where project landscapes are shifting. Adaptive project management can turn your challenges into opportunities, ensuring your projects stay on track despite volatility. What is Adaptive Project Management?

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Technical Review Prince2 Lean Software Review 52

nTask

MARCH 31, 2021

Mistakes are an inevitable part of production and management. Proofing and error analysis are important parts of end-stage management. Proofing and error analysis are important parts of end-stage management. This technique is a part of Lean management and ensures that there are no errors, to begin with.

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Lean Software Review Risk Management Manufacturing 113

Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Let’s start with what the Scrum Guide says about empiricism: “Scrum is founded on empiricism and lean thinking. Lean thinking reduces waste and focuses on the essentials.”. Artifacts that have low transparency can lead to decisions that diminish value and increase risk.”. Empiricism. Transparency enables inspection.

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2020 2022 SCRUM Cadence 182

ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 4, 2022

That’s a long and complicated journey in construction project management, which is why knowing the best construction delivery method is so important. There are many different types, from design-bid-build, design-build and construction manager at risk to integrated project delivery, job order contracting and public-private partnerships.

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Construction Risk Management Risk Closing 303

Scrum.org

MAY 8, 2023

Why is Product Ownership split to Product Owner and Product Manager in SAFe? SAFe has multiple Product Ownership/Management layers As organizations tackle bigger products, they have some alternatives for how to tackle product ownership/management. How does it differ from the Scrum Guide?

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SCRUM Lean Influencer Agile 146

Scrum.org

MARCH 23, 2022

For example, prior to the pandemic, structuring teams around specialist skills, building an amazing planning and resource allocation process (PMO), and putting in place as much automation as possible would for many be the holy grail of productivity. Work would be taken to teams and hand-offs would be tightly managed.

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Lean PMO Construction Risk Management 206

Planio

MARCH 9, 2021

Add too many new team members too quickly and you’ll burn through resources, get stuck in a never-ending cycle of onboarding, burn out your project managers , and risk injecting a ton of complication into your process. A lean product team strikes the perfect balance. Finding and hiring the right project and product managers.

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Lean Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review Software Review 78

Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

As we work in iterations, we probably do that several times per month, mitigating risk by closing feedback loops. Also, the “Product Owner is also accountable for effective Product Backlog management, which includes developing and explicitly communicating the Product Goal.” ( Source.). TL; DR: Value Creation in Scrum.

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SCRUM Lean 2023 2022 215

Inloox

OCTOBER 18, 2022

In this second part, we show to what extent the modularization of a project can provide a remedy for the problems mentioned, what is meant by positive and negative learning, and the relevance of modular project management in practice. Modular project management makes this possible.

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Construction Software Review Transportation 2016 207

Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 15, 2024

Ready to transform your approach to project management and software development? Exploring Agile methodologies provides teams with flexible, efficient, and collaborative approaches to software development and project management. What are the Top 5 Agile Methodologies?

Software Review 52

Software Review Technical Review Agile SCRUM 52

ProjectManager.com

MARCH 1, 2023

Then we’ll list the 10 most important manufacturing KPIs and conclude with how project management software can help you track those manufacturing KPIs. For example, you don’t want to set a goal that’s unrealistic and cannot be achieved regardless of how much hard work is put in. What Are Manufacturing KPIs?

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Manufacturing Software Review Performance Measurement Monitoring 251