Weekly Planning: Setting Up and Planning My First Week
"The cobbler's children have no shoes." - Old Spanish proverb I often mention this proverb to clients and friends. It’s the fastest way to explain to someone skilled at something that they are too busy helping others and don't care for their own needs. This proverb painfully illustrates how
Kanban and Visual Storytelling: The Power of Photos in Task Management
Teams today face many challenges related to task management. Sometimes it's difficult to understand the project's current state, determine who is responsible for each task, and assess the speed of progress. Well-defined responsibilities, openness to advancement, and efficient communication are essential for successful project execution. This is where modern
Improve Project Management Effectiveness with Kanban for Architecture and Engineering
In the complex world of Architectural and Engineering (AE) projects, project management supports the seamless integration of diverse disciplines and the phased nature of project workflows. These inherently multi-disciplinary and multi-phase projects present unique challenges that demand robust and adaptive management strategies. One methodology gaining traction is an iterative
5 Ways to Integrate Kanban with Testing Solutions for Streamlined Workflow
Quick Summary When offering testing services, it's important to create an efficient workflow to boost your team's productivity. Here are 5 ways you can integrate Kanban to boost your team's effectiveness when offering professional testing services. Use Kanban to visualize your testing workflow. Clearly define explicit policies throughout the
Strategies for Boosting Collaboration and Productivity in Agile Environments
Are you feeling the pressure to get more out of your Agile team? You're not alone. Agile environments are fantastic for rapid development and iteration, but sometimes collaboration and productivity can fall by the wayside. But there’s good news. By implementing a few key strategies, you can keep your
Kanban for Agile HR: Enhancing Performance Management & Employee Development
An appalling 98% of HR professionals are experiencing burnout. And it’s understandable. Managing employees can be overwhelming. It gets incredibly complex when conducting processes like performance management and employee development. HR professionals have to remain agile in keeping track of where each employee is in the performance management and
