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Streamlining Success: Lean Principles in Project Management

MPUG

First, our last article touched on waste in the context of lean. Second, I am the father of a recent engineering graduate who is now working as an engineer, and part of the onboarding was a class on lean. Training is only part of the solution; the work environment (culture) and methods will significantly influence it.

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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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The Agile Manifesto from a Lean Perspective

Scrum.org

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 Portfolio Management Operations: An Agile Approach

Planview

This blog is part of a series on Lean portfolio management for the enterprise. If you haven’t already, we recommend reading: Part 1: What is Lean Portfolio Management? Part 2: Lean Portfolio Management: Lean Budgets and Investment Funding. Didn’t we just say that a centralized PMO undermined LPM?

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Kanban vs. Scrum: What’s the Difference?

ProjectManager.com

Kanban is from Japan, originating in the factories of the Toyota car company in the 60s as a lean manufacturing tool for workflow and inventory management. For more information on using kanban board software , watch the short video below. What Is Kanban? It outlines practically exactly how kanban can work for your team. What Is Scrum?

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How To Make 2023 A Successful Year for Your Projects

Rebel’s Guide to PM

This may be by adopting a new tool or approach, learning some new skills in listening, influence, or negotiation, or maybe simply allocating more time to it. XP, scrum, lean, etc.) If you owe someone information, or have promised to deliver something, deliver it. Lean in a little more to the opportunities before you.

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The Ten Principles of Evidence-Based Leadership

Scrum.org

These principles are influenced by, but not directly related to, contemporary approaches to organizational management and work methodologies such as Agile, Lean Thinking, Design Thinking, Systems Thinking, Management 3.0, We foster a culture of inclusivity and ensure that decisions are well-informed and collectively supported.