The Toyota 3M Model: Identifying Wastes in Your Processes
The Toyota 3M model is an age-old concept that remains relevant to this day. Many manufacturing concepts and strategies are influenced by the Toyota 3M Model. It has helped reframe the mindset of business leaders on how they manage and eliminate wastes in their processes. Companies often look at
Improve Your Productivity with the 4 Fs of Flow
Do you remember the last time that you got so focused on a task that you've already lost track of time? Maybe it was something that you enjoyed doing or was very eager to complete that you didn't notice that hours have already gone by while you were on
What is a User Story and its Importance in Kanban
Many teams are using Kanban so they can visualize their tasks and manage their workflow better. They plan their work through Kanban cards on a board. These Kanban cards indicate the details of the task and the expectations that must be met to complete it. While there is no
6 Tips on Planning Effective Stand-up Meetings
One of the main ceremonies of Scrum is the Daily Stand-up Meeting or Daily Scrum. Daily stand-up meetings originated in software development but it’s no surprise if you’ll hear your sales, marketing, operations, or support teams having them. Because of its benefits, daily stand-up meetings have been happening outside
How to Run a Productive Remote Lean Coffee
Almost everyone I know is working remotely or has experienced it. This move from work offices to home offices has brought challenges for managers in keeping collaboration fluid and productive. The distance can pose some inconveniences and challenges for teams to communicate and collaborate. Leaders must take advantage of
7 Podcasts to Add to Your Project Management Resources
Podcasts are everywhere right now, and they have never been more popular. As a project manager or someone interested in project management processes, you’ll be happy to know that there are endless podcasts out there that will help you improve your knowledge and understanding of the role. Many of
