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Scrum and Lean Thinking - What's the relation?

Scrum.org

In the 2020 version of the Scrum Guide a new thinking model was added to the principles on which Scrum is founded - Lean Thinking. However, not enough justice is done in explaining WHY Lean Thinking was introduced or added to Scrum guide. And exploring Lean Thinking through a blog article might not be justifiable.

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What Is an Impact Effort Matrix? (Template Included)

ProjectManager.com

Impact Effort Matrix Example Let’s imagine that Acme Corp. Implementing a new lean training program and executing energy-saving initiatives fall under quick wins. Launching a new sustainable packaging redesign and doing an ERP system overhaul are major wins. is considering various projects.

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Unconscious Bias in Project Management: Challenges, Solutions, and Real-World Impacts

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Unconscious bias is particularly significant for us in a project management environment, where time pressures and quick decision-making often mean we lean into familiar patterns and assumptions. This contributes to changing behaviour about posting documentation and ultimately helps us achieve sustainability goals by using less paper.

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Top 10 Project Management Methodologies – An Overview

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The waterfall method makes use of Gantt charts for planning and scheduling; an example is below. For example, the project management process groups describe the project life cycle while the 10 project management knowledge areas explain how to manage a project. Lean Methodology. Agile Methodology.

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Kanban History: Origin & Expansion Across Industries

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Learn more History of Kanban Kanban was first introduced in Japan as a lean manufacturing approach pioneered by Taiichi Ohno in the late 1940s. The book laid out the principles of lean manufacturing, which focuses on reducing waste, creating customer value and seeking continuous process improvement, and kanban.

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Shop Floor Management: Planning, Scheduling and Control

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Implement the 5S Method From Lean Manufacturing The 5s method used in lean manufacturing is a methodology for organizing, cleaning, developing and sustaining a productive work environment. Sustain (Shitsuke): Trian, educate and change habits while following the first four steps to enforce the entire methodology.

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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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