To estimate (or not) in Kanban? Leveraging lean thinking to eliminate waste
Let's start with listing synonyms of the word estimate: calculate roughly, approximate, guess; and a common definition of the word estimate: "to judge tentatively or approximately the value, worth, or significance of". My favorite way to illustrate an estimate is simple: not accurate. There is nothing wrong with that unless
Why Multitasking Doesn’t Work – And How Kanban Can Help
Multitasking is defined as the performance of multiple tasks at one time. Experts agree that, aside from a couple of exceptions (like walking while chewing gum), multitasking isn’t really possible. Research has shown that we don’t actually do things simultaneously, we just switch back and forth so rapidly we
Lean Thinking – Not just for manufacturing
What is Lean Thinking? Lean thinking is based on the idea of creating more value for customers with fewer resources. It’s a way of organizing human activities so that more benefits are delivered while waste is eliminated. The ultimate goal of Lean thinking is to provide perfect value to
