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Kanban vs. Scrum: What’s the Difference?

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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. That hasn’t stopped practitioners from using scrum in varying industries, from retail logistics to event planning. What Is Kanban? What Is the Difference Between Scrum and Kanban?

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Top 10 Project Management Methodologies – An Overview

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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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Strategy, Project Management, and the Hock Principle

The Strategic Project Manager

This post has looks at the Hock Principle: what it is, examples in practice, and implications for strategy and project management. Strategy and the Hock Principle Strategy derives impact from the Hock Principle primarily in the area of organizational design. It ends with a short video from Dee Hock himself.

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How to Spot Trends Early and Pivot Your Marketing Strategy

Workamajig

Brands, retailers, and reviewers who deal in VR headsets. Track Online Retailers. When it comes to consumer trends, few can compete against the treasure trove of data online retailers have. Keeping a close eye on these retailers can help you spot an emerging trend - and all the sectors it affects, directly and indirectly.

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Crafting an Effective Operational Excellence Strategy for Business Growth

Wrike

By implementing an effective operational excellence strategy, companies can streamline their processes, optimize performance, and achieve sustainable growth. Key Components of an Operational Excellence Strategy An operational excellence strategy encompasses several key components that are vital for its successful implementation.

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The Benefits of Power Skills for IT Leaders, and How to Build Yours!

The IIL Blog

Successful IT leaders need to develop and lean into a set of power skills. Here are some strategies for IT Leaders to develop or enhance their Power Skills: Ask for feedback. Developing power skills is a continuous personal development activity that requires self-awareness, practice, and feedback.

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15 Free Word & Excel Templates for Business

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Businesses run lean and mean if they want to stay in business. Not only manufacturers, but retailers can use the free Excel template for business to see what is and isn’t selling. Businesses have strategies, but they’re just ideas on paper until they’re executed. Plan Business Strategy With Robust Gantt Charts.