Planting the Seeds – The Concept Tree

Many organizations have attempted to implement some form of project management into their organization with different degrees of success. Implementation success varies by the awareness and method to which the program was introduced, often leaving many feeling that LSS is just another flavor of the month. Once the...

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IT4IT - The Basis for a Toolchain Architecture

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If everything is to be processed faster, better and at a lower cost in the future, automation and the smooth integration of functions and processes will not be a thing of the past. The agile methods, which are currently very vogue, are also aimed at. However, I would...

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The History of PRINCE2

PRINCE2 today is the de facto project management standard. The UK government in the 1980s demanded a solution to common project problems. They were struggling to deliver on time, under budget, within scope and up to quality. Like many private companies, they wanted a method focused on deliverables....

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Productivity and Employment

When talking about Lean and Six Sigma, people often associate them with improved productivity. Other times they associate them with their possible consequences: high profitability or loss of jobs. In today’s economic environment, many people are concerned with the potential trade-off between productivity improvement and employment. But is...

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3 Common Pitfalls to Avoid with PRINCE2

Although project success rates are growing, project managers still struggle with many common pitfalls. Here are some of the ways PRINCE2 can prepare you for them. 1. Unclear scope Every good project has a clear goal. It’s easier to assign work and correct problems when you know the...

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A Parallel Process View for Information Technology

The value and impact that a solid Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) approach can bring to an IT business is well known. While many organizations understand the relationship between DFSS and their own project management approach, what they often miss is attention to the foundational concepts of Lean...

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