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What Is Lean Manufacturing?

ProjectManager.com

Lean manufacturing addresses one of the worst things that can happen to any enterprise: waste. This insistence on eliminating waste is where the idea of lean as a management system developed. Called lean manufacturing or lean production, the truth is that the lessons learned from this methodology can be universally applied.

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What Is an Impact Effort Matrix? (Template Included)

ProjectManager.com

The other axis is effort, which is the resources, time and energy required to complete a task. Implementing a new lean training program and executing energy-saving initiatives fall under quick wins. High impact means significant benefits. High effort means it will take considerable resources to achieve.

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The wisdom of incremental delivery

Scrum.org

This focus prevents the distraction of unnecessary features and keeps the product lean and effective. Use Resources Wisely: Scrum is about using time and energy where it counts. Focus on What Matters: With incremental delivery, teams zero in on the most important tasks.

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Top Lean/ Agile Conferences And Events Of 2025

NimbleWork

Lean and Agile frameworks have gained significant traction, offering innovative approaches to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and foster collaboration. As we enter 2025, a variety of top-tier conferences dedicated to Lean and Agile practices are on the horizon. The event includes talks in both Japanese and English.

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The Agile Manifesto from a Lean Perspective

Scrum.org

To what extent, for example, is the Manifesto a reflex of “lean thinking”? There’s a clear synergy between lean and agile practice, and attempts to tease them apart can often seem contrived and artificial. Interestingly, in the published history of the Agile Manifesto, the word “lean” does not appear even once.

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Hybrid Project Management: Part 1, What is Hybrid?

The IIL Blog

Predictive, agile, and lean/Kanban can be viewed as the corners of a triangle with a near-infinite array of options. Lean/Kanban. Scrum teams are small (less than 10), self-organizing, and harness the creative energies of knowledge workers. Lean focuses on delivering value and eliminating waste. Agile (Scrum).

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5 Ways to look after your eyes at work

Rebel’s Guide to PM

You can better protect your eyes from these high-energy wavelengths by wearing specially-designed computer glasses from specialized eyewear companies. To avoid tilting your head uncomfortably or leaning too close to the screen, sit straight and ensure your head and neck are aligned with your torso.

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