by Mike Edwards | Sep 12, 2012 | Kanban, Lean
Have you ever looked around a busy organization and wondered if it’s possible for people to have so much WIP they can’t see they have too much WIP? If you know what WIP is skip to the next paragraph. WIP is an acronym for work in progress, and is a count of the number...
by Mike Edwards | Aug 24, 2012 | Lean, Project Management, Quality, Scope
I’ve talked with and participated in numerous PMOs who define the iron triangle as Time, Cost and Quality. Stop it! You should never be accepting quality as a trade-off… ever! The third side of the iron triangle is Scope and you should not change that. I know of...
by Mike Edwards | Jul 26, 2012 | Agile, Kanban, Lean
Recently my family hosted an open house to celebrate my parent’s 50th anniversary! In the past when we’ve organized parties it’s been a mad rush right up to when the first guest arrived. All those last minute preparations and running around to get everything in...
by Mike Edwards | Jul 15, 2012 | Lean, LeanPMO Model, Project Management
In June 2012 I was fortunate to have the opportunity to put the model on display at Agile Coach Camp 2012. Several great people reviewed the model and provided their insights and thoughts. The end result was for me to receive several great ideas and in the month...
by Mike Edwards | Jun 22, 2012 | Lean, LeanPMO Model, Project Management
I have spent the past 15 years of my career studying and working with Project Management Offices. I know there’s many in the industry who really don’t like PMOs and would rather stay away from them. Avoiding them means you’re walking away from a...
by Mike Edwards | Jun 11, 2012 | Lean, LeanPMO Model, Project Management
I am fortunate to have a many role models & mentors in my life. Many of them don’t know it and that’s OK as all I need to do is watch their behavior and practices. One of these people is a cousin of mine, who is a Sergeant in the Army of the Canadian Forces. ...
