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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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Escaping the Feature Factory

Scrum.org

Short-Term Focus : Driven by quarterly results or immediate performance metrics, these organizations push for quick deliveries, often at the expense of long-term value or sustainable development. Display this vision prominently in your team space and reference it in all Scrum events.

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The Three — Wait: Four — Elements of Empiricism

Scrum.org

In its theory section, the Scrum Guide refers to the three elements of empiricism: transparency, inspection, and adaptation. 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.”. TL; DR: Elements of Empiricism.

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Fixing OKR Theater Using Agile/Scrum Principles

Scrum.org

Too many OKRs are set without any respect/consideration of the ability to deliver them sustainably while dealing with other work in the organization. OKR Theater has the potential to become a member of a big family – Scrum Theater, Agile Theater, SAFe Theater, Lean Theater, Six Sigma Theater; you get the picture.

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3 Continuous Improvement Strategies to Boost Your Project Management Skills

Project Pulse Journal

Continuous improvement, often referred to as Kaizen, originating from the Japanese word for "improvement," is a core principle in personal development and organizational management. Disadvantage: Requires ongoing commitment and resources, which can be challenging to sustain. References Center for Creative Leadership.

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Project Management Artifacts: Essential Tools to Enhance Project Management

Project Pulse Journal

The project objectives, the nature of the tasks involved, and the preferences of the project team influence the method choice. Artifacts Artifacts refer to tangible outputs or project deliverable produced throughout the project lifecycle. Models, methods, and artifacts collectively support good project management practices.

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5 Agile Methodologies for Project Managers that are not Scrum Framework

Project Pulse Journal

Understanding these top five Agile methodologies that are not Scrum Framework: Kanban, Extreme Programming (XP), Lean Software Development, Feature-Driven Development (FDD), and Dynamic Systems Development Method (DSDM) is crucial for any team or individual looking to implement Agile practices effectively.