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…
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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…
How can blockchain help business
Blockchain technology has been making waves in the business world in recent years, and for good reason. Blockchain technology offers a range of benefits that can help businesses operate more efficiently, securely, and transparently. In this article, we will explore some of the key benefits of blockchain technology for businesses. Increased Security One of the…
Can Smart Contracts change banking?
Smart contracts are computer programs that are designed to execute automatically and autonomously once certain pre-specified conditions are met. They run on blockchain technology, which is essentially a decentralized and distributed digital ledger that records transactions in a secure and transparent manner. The use of smart contracts has been touted as a game-changer in many…
Does RACI have a place with agile teams?
Why do we need a RACI? Scrum is all about empowerment and autonomy isn’t it? Surely conformity is going back to the turn of the 20th century Taylorism. Well I beg to differ and have hit this conundrum quite a lot last year so I penned a few thoughts on the topic and also my…
Architecture and Agility – Soul mates or cell mates?
I did a Q&A session in April for a LinkedIn architecture group on how architecture fits in to the modern enterprise that is trying to reach the holy grail of business agility. Worth a watch as I answer the following questions put forward by members of the ArchLife Linkedin group: Does architecture have a place…
Kaizen, Kaikaku and Kakushin – what’s the difference?
Anyone who has been anywhere near a Lean consultant worth their day rate would have heard a few Japanese words thrown into the mix during client engagement spiel. Well, now you will be able to explain to them the difference between Kazian, Kaikakiu and Kakushin and stand out from your peers. All 3 words are…
Agile Manchester conference 2017
After the great line up in 2016 I was looking forward to speaking at this years event. My talk was based on my “Hello… I’m your project manager” talk that I did at Yorkshire Agile earlier in the year. I took feedback from that audience and made a few changes, mainly having a common thread…
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