How to Calculate Cost of Delay in Projects
In the course of their daily activities, Agile project managers very often need to decide whether a project feature should be implemented earlier than others or even which project should be given preference among many distinct ones required by a business. In these challenge moments, it is important to
Creating a Culture of Shared Leadership: Tips for Leaders and Managers
In the context of Lean management, shared leadership has been finding increased application in many different business segments over the years. Whether you are a leader, manager or even willing to become one, learning about shared leadership can be valuable. In this article, we explain what a shared leadership
5 Lean Management Principles and Why You Should Implement Them
Have you ever wondered how to improve customer satisfaction rates and to manage your business effectively while avoiding wastes of different kinds that may hinder process efficiency? Then, Lean management could be the right path to follow. In this article, we take a look at what Lean management is,
5 Tips on How to Foster Cross-Departmental Collaboration
Over the course of the years, businesses have been trying diverse ways of achieving good results in order to stay competitive in their fields of expertise. One approach commonly used by organizations in order to achieve this goal is to foster cross-departmental collaboration. In this article, we take a
From Kanban to 5S Control Boards: Understanding Visual Management
Have you ever faced problems in your business which were related to lack of clarity or communication? If the answer is yes, then maybe you should consider implementing visual management in your day-to-day activities. Visual management can help you establish good communication across your business, which leads to higher
Everything You Need to Know About Lead Time vs. Cycle Time
In this article, we take a look at two important metrics commonly used in the Kanban method: Lead time and cycle time. Understanding both metrics can help you in understanding your team's performance better, but also significantly affect the overall efficiency of your business process. What is Lead Time?