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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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Top 10 Project Management Methodologies – An Overview

ProjectManager.com

It has been applied to non-software products that seek to drive forward with innovation and have a level of uncertainty, such as computers, motor vehicles, medical devices, food, clothing, music and more; and it’s also being used in other types of projects that need a more responsive and fast-paced production schedule , such as marketing.

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Escaping the Feature Factory

Scrum.org

It’s too bad that this shift undermines Agile principles and hampers long-term success and innovation. Short-Term Focus : Driven by quarterly results or immediate performance metrics, these organizations push for quick deliveries, often at the expense of long-term value or sustainable development.

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The Ten Principles of Evidence-Based Leadership

Scrum.org

These principles are influenced by, but not directly related to, contemporary approaches to organizational management and work methodologies such as Agile, Lean Thinking, Design Thinking, Systems Thinking, Management 3.0, We embrace new ideas and technologies that allow us to adapt and innovate in an ever-evolving landscape.

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The Velociteach Guide to Delivering Sustainable Projects

Velociteach

By their very nature, certain projects scream sustainability ! Other projects may not have such lofty goals; however, those who lead the project teams should deliver sustainable outcomes. Sustainability in project management is no longer a choice but a necessity.

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A Q&A with Employee #8: Scaling a Start-Up Into a Sustainable Business

LiquidPlanner

Today, Jen brings her customer experience lens to product development, where she works on exciting product innovations for the future of the company. . We launched our first version of LiquidPlanner during the Great Recession, so we were the definition of lean and scrappy. Were there any apparent strains, being such a small team?

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A PM’s Guide to Agile Software Development

Project Bliss

Continuous innovation and improvement are regular practices. Agile processes promote sustainable development. Innovation happens quickly these days, and teams need to be able to adjust. Lean software development was originally developed by Mary and Tom Poppendieck, in their book Lean Software Development: An Agile Toolkit.