When we think of Lean Agile ways of working we tend to think of digital offerings, and smaller applications at that. We don’t really think of hardware, and certainly not gargantuan manufacturing tasks like building an airliner. But as anyone who was consulted in lean agile ways of working will attest, the principles are the…
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What time is it Mr consultant ….Lead time, Cycle time or Takt time???
We use these a lot but sometimes we can get ourselves muddled up. Bookmark this page and you’ll never have this problem again….. Lead time, takt time, and cycle time are all important concepts in manufacturing and production processes, but they each refer to different aspects of the production process. Here’s a brief explanation of…
Do ‘Just in Time’ supply chains still work post Covid?
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on global supply chains, causing disruptions and challenges that have forced companies to reevaluate their approach to just-in-time manufacturing. Just-in-time manufacturing is a strategy used by many companies to minimize inventory costs by producing goods only when they are needed, rather than stockpiling them. The pandemic has…
What is Systems Thinking?
Systems thinking is an approach to problem-solving and decision-making that considers the interconnectedness and interdependencies of various components within a complex system. It involves understanding the relationships and feedback loops between these components, as well as their interactions with the external environment. Systems thinking is used to analyze and address complex problems that cannot be…
Did Taylorism help or hinder the workforce?
Taylorism, also known as scientific management, was a management theory developed by Frederick Winslow Taylor in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Taylorism aimed to increase productivity by optimizing the way work was performed and breaking it down into small, repetitive tasks that could be easily learned and performed by workers. On one hand,…
What are the differences between Project and Product ways of working
The terms “product” and “project” are often used interchangeably, but they actually have distinct meanings in the business world. A project is a temporary endeavor with a specific goal and a defined end date. A product, on the other hand, is a tangible or intangible item that is created to satisfy a customer need or…
Understanding Agile Culture Globally
It has been 20 years since the Agile Manifesto was initially crafted. Since then, organizations and people have been adopting agile mindsets and practices. Over the past 5 years, agile adoption, mindset, and practices has grown to all parts of the globe, creating new challenges stemming from different cultural norms and behaviors. In this panel…
Lean Agile London talk
I had a great opportunity to talk with the amazing Scott Seivwright to Lean Agile London about the latest updates to the Scaled Agile Framework Business Agility assessment. Take a watch and let me know what you think.
The 7 types of Muda (waste) for the modern enterprise
Muda (無駄, on’yomi reading, ateji) is a Japanese word meaning “futility; uselessness; wastefulness. We all know the origins of Lean wasted started back in manufacturing and it’s always a great interview question to see if candidates can real off all 7. But given most of our clients are digital clients rather than manufacturing how do we equate the 7 types of waste…
Will agile continue to be the golden goose for consultancies? my Agile Reflect talk
As part of the Agile 20year event I am doing a talk on something very close to my heart …..and wallet. The talk is Monday 15th Feb at 17:00 GMT. Don’t miss it!
Adam Mitchell 