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Process Implementation Through 5S: Laying the Foundation for Lean explains how to implement standardized work and visual controls through Plan Do Check Adjust (PDCA). The author uses PDCA to outline the book and explains how 5S (Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain) and Standardization are not only foundational parts of the PDCA for yo

Proven, 100% Practical Guidance for Making Scrum and Agile Work in Any OrganizationThis is the definitive, realistic, actionable guide to starting fast with Scrum and agile–and then succeeding over the long haul. Leading agile consultant and practitioner Mike Cohn presents detailed recommendations, powerful tips, and real-world case studies drawn from his unparalleled experience helping hundreds of software organizations make Scrum and agile work.Succee...

Scrum, Extreme Programming (XP) and Kanban are widely spread methodologies for Agile software development and all will work great if the Agile Manifesto and it’s 12 principles are respected. The Agile Manifesto and especially the 12 underlying principles are fundamental in order to achieve adaptability, flexibility and self-organization as well as being positioned for innovation and to be able to react to changing market demands in a timely manner.This book builds up in-depth under...

Need some ideas about what to improve? PDCA/PDSA, TQM, Reengineering, ISO9000, CMM, CMMI, Six Sigma, Lean, Lean Six Sigma, JIT, DoE, statistical process control, EFQM, Kaizen, 5S…All of these methods and frameworks are great and provide you with the HOW. But then they leave you with figuring out the WHAT by yourself.This book fills the gap on WHAT to look at improving. I give you hundreds of simple improvements that can be implemented across your team and company regularly,...

Solve business problems, uncover new opportunities, and ignite innovation using the newest collaborative technologiesThe Collaborative Organization gives you a strategic approach to building, implementing, and using social and collaborative technologies—such as those created by Jive and Yammer—to create innovative products, solve business problems, and create new processes that will foster lasting success and growth.Jacob Morgan is...

This book is your ultimate Kanban resource. Here you will find the most up-to-date information, facts, quotes and much more.In easy to read chapters, with extensive references and links to get you to know all there is to know about Kanban's whole picture right away. Get countless Kanban facts right at your fingertips with this essential resource.The Kanban Handbook is the single and largest Kanban reference book. This compendium of information is the authoritative source fo...

Become equipped with the principles, knowledge, practices, and tools need to assume a leadership role in an organization. From Analyst to Leader: Elevating the Role of the Business Analyst uncovers the unique challenges for the business analyst to transition from a support role to a central leader serving as change agent, visionary, and credible leader.

Here is a sample chapter from Six Sigma Black Belt Handbook, which offers the best and the latest information to assist you in solving some of the most complex problems imaginable. In this book written by the instructors of the world renowned Motorola University, you'll find valuable advice on how to integrate research and development, manufacturing, human resources, finance, marketing, quality, and customer service goals with their corporate vision, mission and key strategies.

The Effective Facilitator is the Leadership Strategies highly-acclaimed course for both beginning and veteran facilitators. The course is based on the Ten Principles of Facilitation and includes over 90 specific techniques for success. The Principles provide a highly structured framework for guiding the facilitator, from preparing for a successful session, through achieving buy-in and commitment, to session wrap up and close.Preparing for Success – Cover all the basesWhat a...

A Practical Guide to Stakeholder Mapping, Engagement Plans, and Managing Project Stakeholders. Apply the tenets of project management to successfully engage your stakeholdersIdentify key stakeholders in a projectUnderstand the fundamentals of managing stakeholdersDiscover helpful approaches and strategies to engage stakeholdersLearn how to build a Stakeholder Engagement p...

Sales Enablement 3.0 Is Both an Art and Science! There are no magical silver bullets or single approach that will guarantee that you will be successful! There is, however, a formula just like any other success process, program, or tool that requires a combination of practical application, trial and error, mixed with a lot of conversations with Sales leaders to understand their wants, needs, and expectations.At its core Sales Enablement 3.0 is an innovative appr...

Are you ready to transform your project management? Unlock Agile's full potential with The Agile Edge: Master Agile for Faster Project Success. This essential guide is perfect for project managers, team leaders, and anyone eager to master Agile. It distils Agile principles, offering clear insights into its transformative impact.Why read it?Core Concepts Simplified: Grasp the foundational principles of Agile, making it easier to apply in your projects.