Six Sigma and Agile: Can They Work Together?
More companies are using approaches such as Six Sigma and Agile in their business. And there’s no surprise there. We have seen technology take the spotlight in the past decade. We use technology in our everyday lives whether it be at home or work. Whatever the task, people would
Kanban in Agile: Achieving Organizational Agility
Achieving business agility takes hard work and the right set of organizational tools and methods. It is not a small undertaking, but when done right, your business organization and productivity will greatly improve. This is where Kanban can come in handy. Kanban is an Agile methodology that can help
Implementing Lean Principles: Lean Six Sigma for Law Firms
Times are changing even for age-old institutions such as the legal industry. In the past, law firms would charge clients in terms of billable hours. Clients were forced to pay based on this arrangement no matter what or how long it took to close the case. But today’s consumer-market
The Gemba Walk: Identify Improvements at ‘The Place where Value is Created’
When it comes to business improvements, it’s important that leaders know what processes in the organization they need to work on and be able to come up with ways to add value to every task involved. But given the large bulk of managerial tasks most business leaders have to
Using Kanban for Risk Management in Agile Projects
Risk is encountered in all kinds of projects. The severity of risks can vary from low to high and is characterized by its probability and impact. Traditional predictive project management approaches have risk management embedded in its process. This usually happens during the planning stages of the project when
What is Lean Agile Project Management?
Much is demanded of businesses in this modern world. Competition is tough. Consumer standards are high. And the market has never been as technology-driven as before. For businesses that want to thrive, they know that having a good product alone is insufficient. They need to look into how they
