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Top 10 Project Management Methodologies – An Overview

ProjectManager.com

When to Use It: Like agile, the scrum methodology has been used predominantly in software development, but proponents note it is applicable across any industry or business, including retail logistics, event planning or any project that requires some flexibility. Lean Methodology. It does require strict scrum roles however.

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How Project Managers Can Stay Relevant in the Agile World

The IIL Blog

In a typical traditional structure, the project manager’s duties may overlap with all three positions and include reporting and logistical tasks as well. So, does that imply that the Project manager role might someday be limited to a few administrative and logistical tasks only?

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Servant Leadership in PMO Management: A Path to Success

The IIL Blog

We’ve taken many different and evolving approaches to driving lean into our processes. Our team leans into this philosophy, strives to innovate, and reduce waste, while delivering more value to business partners of the PMO team. At Caterpillar, we’ve been on a continuous improvement journey in the PMO for more than ten years.

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Management Basics: The 5 Principles of the Kaizen Philosophy

Inloox

This applies to core processes such as production or logistics, but also to supporting processes such as human resources. Process Optimization in Project Management (3): Lean Project Management. Process orientation Kaizen breaks with traditional results-oriented management. This philosophy focuses on processes.

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Production vs. Manufacturing: Key Differences

ProjectManager.com

You’ll also list the raw materials and logistics involved, including processes used to add efficiencies and how you’ll identify issues and bottlenecks, which can delay schedules. Some of these include rapid manufacturing, lean manufacturing , process manufacturing and discrete manufacturing.

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Case Study: Sunstall – Managing Resources and Workforce for Solar Energy Projects

Ganttic

And he learned how to apply lean manufacturing principles popularized by Toyota, to more traditional construction project management. Systematizing every aspect, from logistics, to installation, to resources. And help by optimizing their logistics process. Optimizing Cross Department Cooperation & Efficiency.

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Kickstart Your Project for Success: A Blueprint for Maximizing Your Kick-Off Meetings

International Institute for Learning

Finalizing your meeting logistics. Finalize Your Meeting Logistics. Planning your kick-off meeting well enough in advance provides you with flexibility when designing your meeting logistics. She brings her wealth of knowledge and expertise from her PMP and Lean designations, and years of leading complex, strategic projects.