How to Use Workflow Automation to Scale your Projects and Resources
Project management is a big task to take on, even for those who have a proven track record in successfully handling a large-scale project. More than just managing workflow, it also involves managing resources and making sure that they are used accordingly. When it comes to improving processes and
Managing Employee Workload and Stress During the Holiday Season
The Christmas and New Year holiday season is meant for all things merry and fun. While it’s true that employees look forward to this time of the year to spend time with their families and friends, they also dread the stress that comes with working during the holidays. The holiday
Lean Farming: Applying Lean Manufacturing Principles in Farming
While it’s true that Lean thinking started in the automotive manufacturing industry, it has worked its way through other industries over the decades. Whether it be knowledge-work or traditional production, Lean thinking has proven to help businesses make their process more efficient. It has since penetrated the agricultural sector. The
Organizing Your Christmas Plans with Kanban Zone
Christmas is definitely one of the busiest holidays all across the globe. In the United States alone, a recent survey has shown that 90% of Americans celebrate this holiday. Be it in the office, at home, in school, or even in hospitals, you will always find people rushing through
Visual Decision Making: Integrating the 5Cs Approach with Kanban
Every day, we are required to make decisions. Some decisions are easy, but others require serious thinking and are difficult to make. The decisions that are more difficult to make are usually those that require more thinking and a lot more information. These can be life-changing situations, shape who
What are Project Dependencies and How to Deal with Them Efficiently
No task or project operates in a vacuum. Project managers know the inevitability of dealing with project dependencies. There are a lot of factors, both internal and external, that can affect a task or project’s flow. Task and project dependencies when not managed can lead to project failure. The
