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The Velociteach Guide to Delivering Sustainable Projects

Velociteach

By their very nature, certain projects scream sustainability ! Other projects may not have such lofty goals; however, those who lead the project teams should deliver sustainable outcomes. Sustainability in project management is no longer a choice but a necessity.

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Return On Investment Vs Lean Agile Metrics for Strategic PMs

The Strategic Project Manager

However, the speed of change has made these methods less reliable – and ushered in a more lean-agile approach to metrics. This post examines the difference between ROI and Lean-Agile metrics, It identifies the key metrics of each, and the drivers behind those metrics. Value is delivered in small increments over time.

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Top 10 Project Management Methodologies – An Overview

ProjectManager.com

A project management methodology is a set of principles, tools and techniques that are used to plan, execute and manage projects. The PMBOK provides definitions and guidelines for project planning, scheduling, executing and controlling. The car company applied it to their lean manufacturing model, known as the Toyota production system.

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Beyond Agile Gratitude #2 - Lean Thinking and the Kanban Method

Leading Answers

David Anderson has done much to popularize and explain lean and the Theory of Constraints thinking. The Kanban Method (usually capitalized) is a complete process for defining, managing, and improving the execution of knowledge work. Sustainability: Look inward to find a sustainable pace and improve focus.

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10 Top Process Improvement Tools You Need to Create a More Sustainable Business

nTask

A study by BCG/MIT finds that 90% of executives deem sustainability to be important, yet only 60% of companies incorporate sustainability as part of their business strategy, and even less (25%) integrate sustainability into the core of their business model. At the core of every business are business processes.

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Exploring Lean Operations for Improved Efficiency and Profitability

Wrike

Lean operations are a strategic approach that aims to improve efficiency and profitability in businesses. In this article, we will delve into the concept of lean operations, its principles, and the benefits it can bring to businesses. It requires a commitment to continuous improvement and a willingness to challenge the status quo.

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21st century executive leadership - steps on the journey to adaptiveness & consciousness

Scrum.org

Executive (n): Person or group appointed and given the responsibility to manage the affairs of an organization and the authority to make decisions within specified boundaries. An executive is a person who owns the strategy or sets the direction of travel or sets justifications for spending. 21st-century executive leadership .

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