The three main benefits of lean manufacturing, if implemented correctly, are 1) a reduction in inventory levels 2) it exposes inefficiencies on the production floor and 3) it reduces waste. One of the key elements of lean manufacturing is the … Continued
Managing a project using Agile methodology has become the latest in project fashion. Agile has a compelling argument: faster delivery of products, rapid turnaround on changes, minimal documentation. It is no surprise that many project managers are leaving behind the … Continued
Project management is an extremely powerful discipline and skill-set that can make significant improvements to a business. It achieves this through creating new products and services, improving how businesses do things and reducing the possible impact of future changes. In … Continued
One of the key objectives during the planning phase of all projects is to determine the scope. This entails reaching an agreement on what will be delivered as part of the project and what will be excluded. However, many project … Continued
To my followers, now it is time to talk about LEARNING and how this can transform you and your teams to carve the path out of the Agile Limbo. For those who don’t, maybe it is time to learn if … Continued
In today’s fast-changing information economy, IT project governance has emerged as one of the most vital corporate responsibilities. The relentless pressure to innovate whilst simultaneously driving down costs means that organisations are increasingly ‘betting the farm’ on the successful development … Continued
For those who have been following me, it is time to talk about the second most important Agile value that is liberating to get your teams out of the Agile Limbo —ACCOUNTABILITY! If you still do not know what I … Continued
OK, you already know you are fastened in an Agile Limbo, by answering the questions I presented — if you do not know what I am talking about, please refer to my original article Are you in an Agile Limbo — … Continued
Are you using an established Agile framework in your company, but you feel things got stuck and you cannot improve your teams? Sprint by sprint you think things got mechanic, and no real WOW? — Here are the questions to … Continued
Information Technology (IT) projects are usually run by project managers who use processes such as scope, schedule, budget and quality management to get the job done. These skills are indeed prerequisite to success in completing a project, but other things … Continued