Social Loafing and Determining the Right Team Size
Social groups are a basic part of our human existence. We all belong to many different types of social groups. They give us a sense of security and belonging; help us shape our values, norms, and so on. In addition to our primary groups of family and friends, we also
Get the Team to Participate in Process Improvement
Introducing process improvement means introducing changes. And with changes comes resistance. It can be due to fear of the unknown, fear of failure or mistrust in the organizational leaders. The list goes on. But no matter the reason, opposing change is part of human nature. So people continue doing things
Continuous Improvement and Quality Control: The Difference
For businesses to ensure longevity, they need to continuously satisfy customers. But customer satisfaction has been more difficult to target in the past decade because of the rise in competition, globalization, and technology. Companies can’t rest on their laurels thinking that their customers will always go back to them.
Make the Most of Scrum with Kanban Classes of Service
As more Scrum Masters and project management professionals recognize the benefits of using Scrum with Kanban, more of its core concepts, principles, and practices are being embraced and applied. More Scrum teams appreciate how Kanban metrics such as WIP limits, cycle times, and WIP Age help them be attuned
How To Balance Productivity and Creativity
There is a big difference between productivity and creativity. That’s a fact. But these two supposedly opposing forces that are constantly fighting for your time are actually two sides of the same coin. And if the work environment is established in such a way, one can fuel the other,
What is the DevOps CALMS Model?
The CALMS Model is an acronym often used to describe the mindset when undertaking DevOps. Let's explore. Culture - Automation - Lean - Measurement - Sharing Culture It is all about those pesky Humans! Culture is a choice made by the people within an organization. In order to influence
