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Agile Beyond IT: Lean Thinking

The IIL Blog

It traces its roots to Lean, which is also foundational to other modern management theories. Lean’s primary focus is delivering value quickly and eliminating waste. Toyota was a Lean pioneer. Lean is a set of principles. The “House of Lean” is often used as a metaphor. Value Value is the roof of our House of Lean.

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The Ten Principles of Evidence-Based Leadership

Scrum.org

Navigating leadership in complex work environments demands a nuanced approach, blending various tactics, practices, frameworks, and strategies. These principles, presented in no particular order, acknowledge the dynamic nature of leadership. and beyond.

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Beyond Agile presentation this Friday

Leading Answers

On Friday, September 30, I will be presenting a session on Beyond Agile at the HTEC Project Management Virtual Conference. It also adds ideas from leadership and emotional intelligence, along with recognizing the need for industry knowledge. It is an application of the Lean concept of removing waste. You can register here.

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The Best of This Year: Presenting Your 10 Favorite InLoox Blog Posts from 2019!

Inloox

8: Objectives and Key Results: How to Set and Manage Goals with OKR Leadership changes in times of agile organizations. 6: Process Optimization in Project Management (3): Lean Project Management Lean Project Management relies on efficient processes: With the customer benefit always in mind, unnecessary efforts are eliminated.

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How to Create a Small Business Plan: A Quick Guide

ProjectManager.com

Organization and management team: This section shows exactly how the small business is organized, from day-to-day operations to its leadership team. These are three popular business plans for small businesses: The Lean Plan. A lean plan is just that—lean. A lean plan is especially useful during periods of rapid growth.

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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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Top 5 objections to Scrum (and why those objections are wrong)

Scrum.org

When I present the Scrum framework to a new team, I almost always hear someone cry out, “How can we get anything done with so many meetings?! ” The Scrum framework consists of five events (what the uninitiated refer to as meetings), three artifacts, and three roles. Furthermore, the Product Owner presents a forecast at every Sprint Review.

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