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Calculating the Six Hidden Costs of Waste in Software Development 

Planview

Nothing frustrates software developers more than working hard on something that never ends up providing value. The Six Hidden Costs of Software Development Resource waste is a pervasive issue that can significantly hinder productivity, efficiency, and the achievement of business goals.

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Answers to Common Questions about the Lean Management System

Kainexus

The Lean Management System is a popular business process methodology that started in the manufacturing sector but quickly spread to healthcare, software development, construction, and a host of other fields. This post answers the ones we hear most often.

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How to use KANBAN: An effective productivity method for innovative ideas

Idea to Value

How do you manage projects where the requirements are likely to change frequently. One management method which might be of interest is KANBAN. However, in has also been adapted as one of the most popular management methods in Software development and Innovation / Lean Startup methods.

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Understanding Lean Agile Principles | KaiNexus

Kainexus

Lean Agile, often called Lean-Agile or Agile at Scale, combines Lean principles and Agile software development methodologies for larger, more complex projects and organizations. This post will provide a comprehensive understanding of Lean Agile principles.

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53 Questions Developers Should Ask Innovators

TechEmpower Innovation

Think of these as the big upfront questions a developer should ask to get an overall picture. Can you provide specific examples of different types of customers, what they need, and what the system will do for them? What’s the state of those systems? If so, will you also have your own account system? in place?

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From Waste to Value: Value Stream Management and AI in Action

Planview

The idea of cutting waste, a principle from manufacturing, is relevant more than ever in software development and knowledge work as a means to increase efficiency. Waste Minimization in Manufacturing: Valuable Takeaways The journey of reducing waste in manufacturing holds an important lesson for today’s software industry.

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InnovationOps: the Next Evolution of Innovation Management

Innov8rs

Paul navigates the technology landscape for both Sopheon and its customers and identifies the business values linked to investments in innovation management systems and processes. The Jobs in Innovation Management For starters, this does require a change in how we think about jobs.