Many organizations usually go the Agile route or the Six Sigma route, and that is perfectly okay. Technology has become a dominant force in modern times, becoming ubiquitous in our daily lives – both personally and professionally. Whether it is a task you have to perform at the office or at home, you’re bound to […]
Getting to Know Agile Development – 12 Principles of the Agile Manifesto
In 2001, the Agile manifesto was created and proved to be a game-changer in software development. Basically, it is a set of four values and 12 principles that guide software development teams in using Agile development to maximize productivity and collaborative work during a project. They can also be adapted for almost any project across […]
What Do Lean and Agile Have in Common?
What Do Lean and Agile Have in Common? Both lean and agile are terms which refer to modern advancements in the way work is done, which have led to reduced cost, faster response times, and better customer services for many companies in different industries. Although both lean’ and agile’ refer to two separate concepts, the two […]
Are You Applying Kanban for the Wrong Reason?
In the most basic terms, Kanban is an innovative technique that is used in project management. The technique allows teams to be more productive and makes the processes much more streamlined. The word Kanban derives its origins from the Japanese kan which means visual and the word ban which means card.” Kanban has become a […]
[VIDEO] Lean Agile Sprints for Marketing
In taking a cue from manufacturing, marketing departments are embracing the principles of lean agile practices. Research shows that over the past five years, 77% of marketing departments have embraced lean agile principles, and 67% of those have shown increases in both revenue and profits. Needless to say, lean agile principles are making an impact […]
Marketing Professionals Adopt Lean Agile Techniques
Marketing professionals are starting to take their cues from the manufacturing industry and adopt lean agile principles to improve performance and value. A common tool in lean agile practices used in manufacturing are sprints. The two practices are complementary, and achieve significant results when applied appropriately. Recently, a marketing director with a Fortune 100 organization […]
Lean Startup – How Fast Can You Move Forward?
In 1957, Tokyo Tsushin Kogyo introduced a small transistor radio about the size of a cigarette pack. It came in a colorful box complete with a soft leather case, an antistatic cloth, and a pair of earphones. The CEO of the company then went to New York City to canvass electronics store owners and sell […]
How Does the Lean Startup Methodology Incorporate Agile Principles?
Lean and agile are two different fields, and yet there is a big overlap in their application and the people that use them. And while the lean startup methodology is based on the former, it also has a lot in common with the latter, and it’s important for a good leader to know what place […]
Lean and Agile Software Development
It should come as no surprise to anyone familiar with lean concepts that the methodology eventually found its way into software development. Today, lean and agile are commonly encountered words in programming circles, and many modern programmers pride themselves in their ability to follow the principles outlined in both of those fields, allowing them to […]
The 12 Agile Software Development Principles
What Is Agile Software Development? Developing software is a discipline that’s still at a relatively young age, and for the most part, we’re still learning how to tackle some of the more difficult issues that can arise in a typical large-scale software project. Different methodologies and styles have emerged in order to address the problem […]