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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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5 Kaizen Principles That Underpin the Methodology

ProjectManager.com

Since then, the implications have reached beyond industry and the kaizen principles have been used to help in healthcare, psychotherapy, government, banking and even life coaching. The idea of always making small improvements is not dissimilar to lean manufacturing, especially with the emphasis of eliminating waste.

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Agile, Scrum, or Traditional? The Best Certifications for Your Industry

Accidental PM

Projects progress through distinct stages: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure. Construction, manufacturing, healthcare, and government projects often rely on traditional project management due to their complexity and need for strict oversight.

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Rebel PMO: How to claim your seat at the strategic table

WorkOtter

Consider ways you can use data to connect your project to larger business outcomes: Were you able to mitigate some of the risks of the project – beyond merely monitoring them – by actually preventing them from becoming larger problems? and “What support do our healthcare providers need to adapt to this change?” Demonstrate leadership.

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How Big Data Can Give Project Managers The Edge In Manufacturing

LiquidPlanner

Sectors like financial services and healthcare have already embraced big data analytics to remarkable effect. By implementing Lean processes and programs, many have achieved significant improvements in product quality and output.

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What Is Value Migration?

The Strategic Project Manager

The answer, I believe, lies in constantly monitoring and seeking to optimize its value chain. This is a multifaceted effort, with the following realms of activity: Close customer contact – A company needs to monitor customer experience. Build a lean innovation capability. The post What Is Value Migration?

Lean 98
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Scrum vs Kanban vs Agile vs Waterfall – A side-by-side comparison

nTask

Initially assumed to be used by software project management teams, Scrum is designed and developed in a way that it can cater to multiple areas of work including software development, education, healthcare and a lot more. A Sprint can last from seven days to a month depending on the customer requirements and project feasibility.

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