Why Use a Kanban Board?
If you were to ask me “Why use a Kanban board?”, I want you to read a short story before answering. The Problems of Modern Dispersed Teams Several years ago, I worked in an international company that has offices in over 60 countries... And like most big corporations, they
Using Kanban to Create a Hybrid Agile Waterfall Methodology
Different organizations use different project management [and software development] approaches. Interestingly enough, there’s always a sense of rivalry between proponents of the Waterfall, Agile and Kanban methodologies. Truth is each approach has its pros and cons. But with Agile becoming the new industry standard, many companies are considering dropping
Kanban: The Next-Level To Do List
We have all used to do lists at one point in our lives. I know I still do. Usually when I need to put together my grocery list and wrap my head around simple daily chores. It’s simple, effective, and definitely better than trying to remember everything. Right? Well,
Optimization of Resources: The Seven Wastes (Muda)
Lean manufacturing rests upon the idea that waste reduction can help you work more efficiently and be more profitable. Waste reduction is based on the notion that processes either add value or create waste to the production of a product or service. But waste can take many forms. It
Implementing Kaizen Through Kanban
We already know that from proper implementation and use of Kanban come many benefits. The main one being continuous improvement. Using Kanban helps teams work faster and more efficiently. But more importantly, Kanban is the perfect tool for identifying hidden problems. And engaging people in resolving them by continuously
Exploring Cause-and-Effect with 5 Whys
In our everyday lives, we encounter many problems and unfavorable situations. One way go about this, is to find a way to overcome the situation. Usually by dealing with the momentary consequences, and moving on, rather than actually understanding the cause behind the problem. Therefore, identifying why it occurred
