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Top 10 Project Management Methodologies – An Overview

ProjectManager.com

A project management methodology is a set of principles, tools and techniques that are used to plan, execute and manage projects. The term scrum was introduced in a “Harvard Business Review” article from 1986 by Hirotaka Takeuchi and Ikujiro Nonaka. What Is a Project Management Methodology? Kanban Methodology.

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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.

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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. 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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Troubleshooting in Lean-Agile Development

MPUG

Many project managers utilize a Lean-Agile approach when there is high change or churn in project requirements, significant lack of clarity in scope, high complexity to their projects, and/or a larger number of risks associated with such. Two Lean-Agile Types. Iteration-based Lean-Agile. Flow-based Lean-Agile. Flow-based.

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Framing Transformation Strategy from a Learning Perspective: A Shift from Assertion

Scrum.org

Integrating a learning perspective shifts our approach, opening doors to more agile, responsive, and sustainable change initiatives. Historically, transformation strategies often leaned heavily on 'command and control' tactics. What Is Transformation Strategy? Holistic change. Data-driven decisions. Establishing a learning culture.

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Six Sigma: A Simple Guide for Project Managers

ProjectManager.com

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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Agency efficiency: 5 steps to boosting your agency’s bottom line (and driving sustainable growth)

Resource Guru

To drive agency efficiency , you’ll need full visibility on: Key financial data Project performance metrics Customer health metrics (such as NPS score) Employee data (such as productivity and health metrics) With that said, it’s time to review your agency tech stack and make sure your data is in the right place.