Agile & Lean

In today’s fast-paced and competitive world, our organizations must be quicker and adaptive to survive. Lean and Agile are both techniques that provide a focus on the tasks at hand and a continuous refinement and improvement of our organization’s capabilities. We seek to streamline, remove waste, and undertake actions that will continuously bring the organization to peak performance without sacrifice.

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Agile & Lean

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Agile & Lean

There are times when the best solution for the project strategy is agile. Agile strips away many of the processes relying instead upon the ability and talent of the team to discover, overcome or circumvent the obstacles presented. Predominantly used for software, though not exclusively, agile can be a quick way to respond to the unknowns in the product development effort. This area contains, product backlog, sprint backlog, estimating techniques, burn down charts, and retrospective. This area also contains a significant level of learning organization discipline.

Lean

Lean consists of a set of principles and techniques often associated with efficient and cost effective manufacturing. These tools and techniques are designed to eliminate waste in whatever form it may take, from scrap or reworked material to idle time and material flow and inventory. The approach is that of continuous and incremental improvement.

What makes sense in Scrum Projects, Joe Dager and Jon M. Quigley

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SPaMCAST 479 – Mentor or Coach, TameFlow Chapter 21a, Employee Engagement

https://spamcast.libsyn.com/spamcast-479-mentor-or-coach-tameflow-chapter-21a-employee-engagement

SPaMCAST 483 – Measuring The Value of Agile, TameFlow Chapter 21, Agile Culture

https://spamcast.libsyn.com/spamcast-483-measuring-the-value-of-agile-tameflow-chapter-21-agile-culture

SPaMCAST 585 – Most Agile Transformations Ignore Technical Skills, A Conversation with Susan Parente and Jon M Quigley

https://spamcast.libsyn.com/category/Parente+and+Quigley

SPaMCAST 495 – Done, Waste and Innovation; Kanban to the Kanban Power

https://spamcast.libsyn.com/spamcast-495-done-waste-and-innovation-kanban-to-the-kanban-power

SPaMCAST 575 – Messing Up Agile Hybrids, Deming and Book Club, Essays and Discussions

https://spamcast.libsyn.com/spamcast-575-messing-up-agile-hybrids-deming-and-book-club-essays-and-discussions

SPaMCAST 477 – Silence: A Powerful Tool, Muddling Through, Monolithic Monolith

https://podtail.se/podcast/software-process-and-measurement-cast/spamcast-477-silence-a-powerful-tool-muddling-thro/

SPaMCAST 552 – Fit For Value, Saying No, Essays and Discussions

https://spamcast.libsyn.com/spamcast-552-fit-for-value-saying-no-essays-and-discussions

SPaMCAST 686 – Pitchforks and Torches, Work in 2022, A Panel

https://spamcast.libsyn.com/spamcast-686-pitchforks-and-torches-work-in-2022-a-panel-discussion

SPaMCAST 694 – The Team Lead Role In Agile, Time, Essays and Conversations

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SPaMCAST 711 – Why Re-read Saturday, Team Leaders In Scrum, Essays and Conversations

SPaMCAST 711 – Why Re-read Saturday, Team Leaders In Scrum, Essays and Conversations

SPaMCAST 731 – Giving Thanks, Flow, Essays and Conversations

https://spamcast.libsyn.com/spamcast-731-giving-thanks-flow-essays-and-conversations?tdest_id=107081

SPaMCAST 824 You Can Never Cross The Same River Twice, Essays and Conversations

https://spamcast.libsyn.com/you-can-never-cross-the-same-river-twice-essays-and-conversations-with-jon-m-quigley-spamcast-824

SPaMCAST 816 Goal Conflicts Cause Work Intake Problems, Finding Time To Concentrate

https://spamcast.libsyn.com/goal-conflicts-cause-work-intake-problems-finding-time-to-concentrate-conversations-with-jeremy-willets-and-jon-m-quigley-spamcast-816

SPaMCAST 809 Accountability vs. Responsibility Debate, Essays and Conversations

https://spamcast.libsyn.com/accountability-vs-responsibility-debate-essays-and-conversations-w-jon-m-quigley-spamcast-809

SPaMCAST 799 Beyond Buzzwords – Rethinking Collaboration in Software Development and Prioritization vs. Micromanagement

https://spamcast.libsyn.com/beyond-buzzwords-rethinking-collaboration-in-software-development-and-prioritization-vs-micromanagement-finding-the-right-balance-spamcast-799

Product Quality in Product Development Project Management

Product Quality in Product Development Project Management Introduction In today’s competitive market, product quality is not just a desirable attribute—it’s a fundamental requirement for successful product development and project management. Integrating product quality into every project lifecycle ensures that the final product meets customer expectations, regulatory standards, and business goals.  The quality of the product […]

Why Effective Product Testing Fails: Common Pitfalls

Effective Product Testing Execution and my thoughts on this. The outcome can be a disaster if we poorly execute an effective, well-defined process.  Below are my thoughts on this link https://www.linkedin.com/posts/robert-fey-78178b154_mrbrokentesting-integrationblindness-testingstrategy-activity-7345338918126432256-OWgo/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAJVUn4BzjTVfTnHgKx3zQWTPI5tYcYTiCM   Unit tests pass. If unit testing does not represent the real world, then it means little. Unit testing should go beyond specification limits […]

Configuration Management in Manufacturing Equipment and Software: It Matters

What Is Configuration Management in Manufacturing?   Configuration management (CM) is a systematic process that ensures all aspects of a product—manufacturing equipment, software, or both—remain consistent with their original specifications and intended functionality throughout their lifecycle. In manufacturing, configuration management aligns the product’s performance, functional, and physical attributes with requirements, design, and operational information from […]

Purchasing and Procurement in Project Management

Why Purchasing Matters in Project Management Purchasing is a cornerstone of successful project management, directly impacting cost, quality, and schedule. Purchasing and supplier selection figure prominently in product development and project management, emphasizing that effective purchasing is not just about buying goods or services—it’s about strategic supplier selection, risk management, and aligning procurement with project […]

Role of Project Management in Product Development

Role of Project Management in Product Development Project management in product development is the backbone of innovation and market success. In today’s fast-paced industries, organizations must modernize their development processes to stay competitive, adapt to change, and deliver value quickly. Jon M. Quigley, a recognized leader with decades of experience and multiple industry awards, has […]

How Microsoft Project AI Integration is Transforming Resource Forecasting

Microsoft Project AI Integration: The New Era of Project Management Jon M. Quigley Organizations are rapidly adopting Microsoft Project AI integration to revolutionize resource planning, execution, and forecasting. With input from industry experts like Jon M. Quigley, it’s clear that the combination of artificial intelligence and data analytics is not just a passing trend—it’s reshaping […]

Project Management in Product Development: Overcoming Cognitive Biases and Communication Challenges

Jon M Quigley The Critical Role of Project Management in Product Development Project management in product development is the backbone of innovation and market success. In today’s fast-paced industries, organizations must modernize their development processes to stay competitive, adapt to change, and deliver value quickly. Jon M. Quigley, a recognized leader with decades of experience […]

Testability in Modern Product Engineering: Metrics, Verification, and Organizational Culture

By Jon M. Quigley This post is in response to the link below. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/lukastimm_nobody-needs-a-requirements-engineer-nobody-activity-7330245962235269125–3RC/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_android&rcm=ACoAAAJVUn4BzjTVfTnHgKx3zQWTPI5tYcYTiCM The Power of Testability in Full-Stack Product Engineering As Lukas Timm highlighted, the evolving landscape of automotive software development calls for a shift from siloed roles to empowered product engineers. Yet, in the drive for speed and ownership, the principle of […]

Aspirations – The Adam Sandler of Product Development

The Adam Sandler of Product Development I like Adam Sandler movies. My first introduction to him was the Chanukah song on a camping trip in remote British Columbia in the late 1990s. My favorite movie of his is probably The Waterboy, or maybe The Wedding Singer. I stop and watch whenever I come across either […]

Sharing Knowledge Freely

Sharing Knowledge Freely- And Knowing When to Charge By Jon M. Quigley As someone passionate about my field, I often share technical insights and advice, sometimes without expecting anything in return. My family occasionally worries that I give away too much for free.  Recently, I discussed AI and its applicability within the product development context […]

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