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…
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.
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…
Agile Yorkshire Talk – Cost of Delay
In the good old days when we could all gather together for meet-ups I did a talk for Agile Yorkshire. Agile Yorkshire | Leeds, York, Bradford, Sheffield http://www.agileyorkshire.org It was on one of my favourite subjects – the economics behind the work we do. This often overlooked and indeed unknown factor is what cripples large…
Free help Feb
I’ve got space between clients this month. So if you know of any charities, non-profits, schools/colleges or maybe you are returning from maternity leave and feel the world of hashtag#agile hashtag#lean has passed you by for 12 months – if so get in touch and I’ll see if I can help you out. Ideally hashtag#Leeds…
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…
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