MPUG

OCTOBER 16, 2023

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. This is where Lean principles come into play. The class began by asking the students to draw a pig. The overarching goal?

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Lean Transportation Engineering Software Review 64

Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Sprint planning, a cornerstone of Scrum, often appears straightforward on the surface. At its core, Sprint planning is about, well, planning the Sprint. But here lies the first stumbling block for many: not having this clarity before stepping into Sprint planning. NKDAgility can help you.

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Planning Consulting Lean SCRUM 180

ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 31, 2023

When it comes to streamlining work and reducing waste in an organization, the continuous improvement business strategy is lauded for its effectiveness. Continuous improvement business strategy is also known as a continual or continuous improvement process. Plan To begin, brainstorm with your team and identify areas for improvement.

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NimbleWork

MARCH 7, 2024

As the Agile project management framework reaches adoption maturity at lean, progressive and disruptive startup firms, many teams at established organizations are struggling to fully embrace the Agile project management framework at scale. Naturally, the time spent executing may be longer than expected and planned.

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Agile Software Review Technical Review Leadership 114

ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

It informs their production planning, helps them give their customers more accurate lead times and forecasts cash flow. We’ll end with several ways in which manufacturers can increase their production capacity and how software can help with planning. To do this, manufacturers follow these strategies. What Is Production Capacity?

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 19, 2024

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. ProjectManager’s kanban boards offer advanced planning, scheduling and tracking features to help you manage your team’s workload and track their performance. What Is Kanban?

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SCRUM Manufacturing 2001 Agile 412

Scrum.org

AUGUST 15, 2022

TL; DR: HoA #43: Outcome-Based Product Planning w/ Jeff Gothelf. In this energizing 43rd Hands-on Agile session on outcome-based product planning, Jeff Gothelf clarified one thing: “Roadmapping is a flawed concept in the age of Agile. Watch the video now: Jeff Gothelf: Outcome-Based Product Planning — Hands-on Agile 43. ??

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Scrum.org

APRIL 30, 2021

It happens in Sprint Review, after Daily Scrum, in Sprint Planning, and as part of development. 5 Strategies for Product Backlog refinement. Five strategies that help Scrum Teams to refine the Product Backlog: Gaining insights . Five strategies that help Scrum Teams to refine the Product Backlog: Gaining insights .

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Technical Review Estimate SCRUM Risk Management 227

nTask

JUNE 17, 2022

Embarking on a lean transformation journey requires some deep thinking and planning. Even though the concept of lean has been there for a long time now. However, lean transformation in project management is different. So, let’s […].

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Planview

APRIL 24, 2020

In our first two posts in this blog series, we provided examples of how organizations are using dynamic planning and rapid reprioritization to pivot quickly in response to disruptive change and new opportunities. Part 2: Dynamic Planning: Refocus, Reprioritize, and Reallocate Rapidly. What’s the next level of dynamic planning?

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

A project management methodology is a set of principles, tools and techniques that are used to plan, execute and manage projects. The waterfall method makes use of Gantt charts for planning and scheduling; an example is below. The PMBOK provides definitions and guidelines for project planning, scheduling, executing and controlling.

Technical Review 483

Technical Review Prince2 Manufacturing Lean 483

Scrum.org

JULY 16, 2019

Lean Agile Procurement is designed to reduce delay in establishing the partnerships, and providing clear constraints on the business relationship. The traditional approach of RFI – RFP – Review – LOI is neither lean or agile. The Lean Agile Procurement model is designed by people who live the Agile Manifesto, and is aligned to it.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 3, 2021

. . Plans are nothing;Planning is everything. penned by two former Amazon execs) claimed that “many organisations are taking [Agile] too far and using it to avoid careful planning and preparation.”. Too many people misread this, taking it to mean ‘we respond to change instead of following a plan’.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Whereas product managers might rely on agile product development, lean manufacturing processes or lean software development methodologies. Project managers are in charge of managing teams during the initiating, planning, scheduling, monitoring and closing phases of a project. Develop a project plan. Certifications.

Project Life Cycle 414

Project Life Cycle Prince2 Certification PMI 414

Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

It’s goal is to help you “learn strategies and techniques to balance the tenets of project management with the realities of human dynamics” – something I’m very keen to make sure happens in our practice as project professionals. See all my books This article first appeared at Rebel's Guide to Project Management

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The Strategic Project Manager

OCTOBER 12, 2022

This post reviews the basics of agile scrum roles, ceremonies, and their impact on developing strategy and managing projects. Sprint Planning – The planning involves identifying the priority items that the team thinks it can accomplish in the sprint. Agile Scrum and Strategy. Agile Scrum Roles.

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Planview

JULY 26, 2022

We’ve learned to write our plans in pencil, and to keep our erasers nearby. We have all been taking a crash course in dynamic planning – being ready for, hypothetically, anything: Finding ways to minimize losses and maximize opportunities while moving forward into the unknown. Failing to plan is planning to fail.” – Benjamin Franklin.

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The Strategic Project Manager

JULY 25, 2023

This post examines an interesting strategy implementation model, the OGSM framework – composed of Objectives, Goals, Strategies, and Measures. What Is the OGSM Strategy Framework? What Is the OGSM Strategy Framework? Hence, it’s a great framework for tying together elements of strategy and implementation.

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Logistics Leadership Lean Monitoring 52

Techno-PM

OCTOBER 3, 2022

The lean portfolio management is a new way to look at the old problem of balancing cost vs. value in product development projects. The use of Lean portfolio management agile has exploded in the last decade as more and more companies have found that it is a powerful tool for structuring their product development processes.

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Lean Governance Government Leadership 36

The Strategic Project Manager

OCTOBER 26, 2021

The Strategy Framework Canvas is useful in helping a strategist match the right strategic framework to the situation. This post explores the factors that influence the choice of a strategy framework, untangles confusion presented by the plethora of strategic frameworks, and shows areas of impact for project managers.

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

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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Lean Sustainability Transportation Monitoring 36

Wrike

AUGUST 28, 2023

Lean Manufacturing is a methodology that aims to streamline business operations and eliminate waste in order to achieve maximum efficiency and productivity. In this article, we will dive deep into the principles, benefits, and challenges of implementing Lean Manufacturing.

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Manufacturing Lean Transportation Sustainability 36

Planview

JULY 9, 2019

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.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 23, 2024

This method has driven companies to new heights of efficiency and innovation, enriching every facet of project execution - from planning to evaluation - and boosting effectiveness and adaptability. Visualize leading projects that deliver tangible enhancements, where each member contributes to the outcomes.

Technical Review 52

Technical Review 2024 Innovation Sustainability 52

Planview

MARCH 21, 2019

In this blog series, we are providing an overview of the seven planning types to help you deliver on strategy with a dynamic and continuous approach. In part one, we started with the basics of strategic planning and the need for a flexible and long-term approach, so you can zig when the market, competition, or internal issues zag.

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Planning Initiating Defining Budget 110

Wrike

MAY 21, 2023

In today’s business world, there are two key drivers of success: operations and strategy. In this short guide, we will explore the key components of each and offer strategies for integrating them for optimal business performance. The ultimate goal of strategy is to position the company for sustainable success in the future.

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Planio

MARCH 25, 2024

You can build the best product in the world, but without a solid customer acquisition strategy (and the right team to pull it off), no one will ever use it. 12 customer acquisition channels How to create a winning customer acquisition strategy in 2024 1. Plan and execute your strategy 6. Identify your ideal customer 2.

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Planview

MARCH 8, 2019

However, these conditions cause planning deficiencies to be magnified. In this blog series, we will be discussing five types of planning that are crucial to delivering on strategy with a dynamic and continuous approach. Truly successful plans include so much more than technology. Let’s jump right in to part one.

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Planning Innovation Agile Budget 92

Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 21, 2024

By: Hajime Estanislao, PMP, CSM Adaptive project management is a vital strategy in a world where project landscapes are shifting. This methodology is distinguished by its flexibility, allowing project teams to modify strategies and operations in response to evolving requirements, stakeholder feedback, and external changes.

Technical Review 52

Technical Review Lean Prince2 Software Review 52

ProjectManager.com

JUNE 28, 2018

There has been some backlash against Six Sigma over the recent years, some of which is warranted and will be discussed, but overall the process proves a valuable tool in reducing defects in product manufacturing, especially when paired with Agile thinking, lean manufacturing and capable project management tools. Lean Six Sigma.

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Lean Manufacturing Transportation Sustainability 417

The Strategic Project Manager

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

While businesses, organizations, and markets have evolved, the Experience Curve concept survives and can be very useful for informing decisions, shaping strategy, and guiding implementation. Using the Experience Curve in Strategy Formulation. Strategy of cutting prices – Cut prices earlier to discourage the competition.

Technical Review 98

Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Manufacturing Sustainability 98

MPUG

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

We are not suggesting that every formalized project artifact or plan be adopted and employed for every project. There is a pretense of planning or control, with documents, artifacts, and processes at the would-be project manager’s disposal. Lack of Planning Ad hoc project management epitomizes “winging it.”

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Underperforming Technical Team Lean Risk Management Manufacturing 105

Resource Guru

MAY 27, 2022

And just like the far-reaching impact of an earthquake, the shockwaves that result from poor human resource planning are felt throughout the organization—in the form of missed deadlines, stressed employees, and unhappy customers. Simply put, you need enough coverage for the projects you have planned. Great tool & easy to use.”

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Process Planning Technical Review Software Review 98

Scrum.org

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The challenge often lies not only in engaging these stakeholders but also in ensuring their consistent participation in our Sprint planning sessions. These are the kinds of challenges that lean-agile practitioners thrive on, while many find them daunting. Enjoy this video? NKDAgility can help!

Technical Review 188

Technical Review SCRUM Lean Consulting 188

ProjectManager.com

JULY 12, 2023

The software integrates project and portfolio planning with teams, resourcing and risk management as well as scheduling. All of these features can be found in ProjectManager , an award-winning project and portfolio management software that empowers teams to plan, manage and track projects in real time.

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Manufacturing Construction Risk Management Lean 264

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 11, 2022

In a VUCA environment, it’s important to operate in a way that allows you to adapt to the circumstances you see – not just the circumstances you planned for. Since her role as head of marketing for Kanbanize, a Lean and Agile project management tool, she has evangelized the Agile mindset to marketers around the world.

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Scrum.org

JULY 24, 2023

Lean UX An extension of traditional UX design, Lean UX focuses on the actual design experience and relies heavily on a cycle of prototyping, testing, and iterating. Lean UX integrates well with Scrum, emphasizing collaboration, delivering value early and often, and gathering customer feedback.

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