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1 online resource (355 p.) |
| Contents |
Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Table of Contents -- Foreword -- Preface -- About the Author -- Chapter 1 The Three Faces of Traditional Project Management -- Project Initiation -- Project Planning -- Project Execution -- Project Monitoring and Controlling -- Project Closing -- PRINCE2, Change Management -- Roles and Responsibilities -- Project Team -- Project Manager -- Sponsor -- Steering Committee -- Customer -- Stakeholders -- Vendors or Service Providers -- Common Project Management Challenges -- Cost -- Time (Schedule) -- Scope |
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Managing Project Success -- Chapter 2 A Lean History of Lean -- Sigma -- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt -- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt -- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt -- Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belts -- Five Laws of Lean -- Flow -- Push/Pull -- Value -- Value Stream Mapping -- Chapter 3 Agile Comprehensive with an Emphasis on Scrum -- Earned Value Management -- Recognized Certifications in Agile -- Agile Basic Tools and Techniques -- Scrum -- Sprints -- Sprint Retrospectives -- Agile Stages -- Agile Manufacturing -- Agile Change Management -- Agile Project Management -- Agile Challenges |
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Chapter 4 Initiating the Project -- Project Selection Using the Lean Six Sigma Method -- Stakeholder Analysis -- Process Map -- CTQ Factors -- CTQ Tree -- Suppliers, Input, Process, Output, Customer -- Voice of the Customer -- Affinity Diagram -- SWOT Analysis -- Develop a Business Case -- Feasibility Study -- Project Charter -- Setting Up a Project Management Office -- Forming the Team -- Training the Team -- Chapter 5 The Planning Process -- Work Breakdown Structure -- The Project Plan -- Models for Planning -- Structured Problem Solving When Planning -- PDCA Model -- DMAIC Model -- 3Ps Method |
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6Ms Method -- 6Ws Approach -- A3 Format: Lean and Agile -- 5 Why Approach: Lean and Agile -- Six Thinking Hats -- Analysis -- Design -- Development -- Implementation -- Evaluation -- Chapter 6 Project Execution -- Evaluation Metrics for Piloting or Testing -- Schedule and Effort/Cost Variance -- Resource Utilization -- Change Requests to Scope of Work -- Number of Problems Reported by Pilot Attendees -- Performance Monitoring -- Provide Project Status -- Chapter 7 Monitoring, Controlling, and Closing a Project -- The Data Collection Plan -- Change Management -- Making Communication Easier |
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Specific Activities -- Managing and Tracking Decisions -- Managing and Tracking Action Items -- Execute and Revise Project Schedule -- Manage Risk -- Cause-and-Effect Matrix -- Control Charts -- Tools -- Celebrate the Success -- Talk about Lessons Learned -- Record Best Practices -- Create Standard Work -- Why Implement Standard Work? -- Elements of Standard Work -- How to Develop Standard Work -- Chapter 8 Applying Lean and Agile Techniques to Project Management Areas of Knowledge Promoted in the PMBOK® -- Project Integration Management -- Continuous Integration -- Value Stream Mapping |
| Summary |
When project managers are faced with budget cuts and fewer resources, waste elimination becomes a priority in maintaining effectiveness. This does not mean shortening or abandoning traditional project cycles. In fact, fast results on critical assignments can only be completed with strong plans and a detailed work breakdown structure. The connections, or lack thereof, are what strongly impact performance and quality. Lean and Agile, as covered in this book, are meant to enhance traditional project management, not replace the science. A strong foundation in traditional project management is necessary to appreciate the benefits of adopting Lean and Agile. Lean and Agile Project Management: How to Make Any Project Better, Faster, and More Cost Effective defines the wastes and issues found in project management and demonstrates how they can be addressed by engaging Lean thinking and Agile techniques. This book also: Shows how to apply Lean principles to project management (PM) Teaches the application of simple Six Sigma metrics in PM Discusses the adoption of Agile techniques in PM in order to stay on task and remain flexible Helps readers discover the theoretical synergies between popular PM programs Promotes an understanding of how Lean people skills can help a person become a better leader and manager Since the publication of the first edition of this book, the bodies of knowledge have all been systematically updated. In addition, through conducting peer groups and detailed workshops, the Author has simplified many of the basics, and they are now much easier to understand. Essentially, the Author believes traditional project management can benefit from adding Lean and Agile, but she has simplified the model for greater efficiency |
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Description based upon print version of record |
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Terra Vanzant Stern, PhD, PMP, SPHR/GPHR is a Six Sigma Master Black Belt and technical writer. Her publications include books, white papers, and articles in the areas of leadership development, ethics, critical thinking, project management, and Lean Six Sigma. Dr. Vanzant Stern is the CEO of Simple, Smart Decision-Making, Inc. dba, SSD Global Solutions (SSD) and the inventor of Leaner Six Sigma (LrSS)™. LrSS™ is a methodology used to simplify the popular process improvement theory, Lean Six Sigma. SSD is a federal government contractor who is also a preferred vendor by the State of Colorado. SSD's client list includes recognized names such as Southern California Edison, Tennessee Valley Authority, Fidelity Insurance, and Blue Cross/Blue Shield. SSD has an international presence working in countries such as Cameroon Africa. Dr. Vanzant Stern served as the Chair of the ASQ Lean Enterprise Division as well as ASQ Denver Section. Prior board positions have also included the Director, Strategic Planning, for the Colorado Human Resource Association (CHRA) and the Ethics Committee for the State of Colorado Office of Economic Development. She currently is on the board of the Colorado Lean Network |
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Agile project management.
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Project management.
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Lean manufacturing.
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Cost effectiveness.
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Six sigma (Quality control standard)
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cost benefit analysis.
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Management Science
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Quality Control
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Project Management
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Agile project management
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Cost effectiveness
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Lean manufacturing
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Project management
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Six sigma (Quality control standard)
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781000064841 |
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1000064840 |
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9780429343414 |
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0429343418 |
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9781000064872 |
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1000064875 |
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1000064913 |
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9781000064919 |
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