Performing Root Cause Analysis is the Heart of Root Cause Corrective Action
Every once in a while, organizations run into issues or non-conformance. And it’s what they do when this happens that separates the effective companies from the ineffective ones. Root cause corrective action is not only important, but also crucial for creating better products, gaining competitive advantage and higher customer
Getting Started with Kanban: Frequently Asked Questions Part 2
We’ve covered the basics of getting started with Kanban in Part 1 of the Frequently Asked Questions about Kanban 3-part series. Now, let’s dive in a bit more. Some of you might be in the process of transitioning to Kanban from a different project management methodology. Others may have
Metrics and The Four Horsemen
Webster Dictionary defines Transformation as: To change in composition or structure; to change the outward form or appearance. This can be a daunting and even challenging endeavor especially for larger organizations that have instituted policies and processes that make change difficult. When our organization starts down the path of
Measuring Success with Primary Kanban Metrics
One of the most common and perhaps biggest challenges of project managers is finding reliable methods to predict a project’s future. And additionally, steer projects in the right direction. Keeping up with the dynamic workflows of multiple projects can feel like fighting a never-ending battle. You need to estimate
5 Lean Metrics You Should Track to Improve Your Flow
Let’s say the average runner needs under an hour to run 6 miles. For most hobby runners improving their time is only for personal satisfaction. But for professionals, tracking their time and improving their result makes all the difference in the world. Cutting a few seconds off their laps
Throughput and Cycle Time: Kanban Metrics to Track Performance and Responsiveness
Metrics in Kanban are all about understanding the flow of the cards on Kanban boards. In this article, we will focus only on Throughput and Cycle Time. With these two reports and their average over time, we should be able to provide any team (or process) a simple way
