How to be Lean on IT
By Leonardo Mattiazzi and Giacomo Cesareo
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Podcast Description
How To Be Lean On IT is a featured podcast on the practical application of lean principles in the IT industry. In each episode we will examine different ways for people to improve their IT operations, based on the lean approach that first transformed the auto industry. We will provide detailed examples from companies already implementing Lean as an IT strategy. Look for our Podcast in the iTunes Store
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Heijunka in Agile | In this Podcast, we continue our interview with Jesper Boeg from Trifork Software. We discuss why it is difficult to implement heijunka in Agile Methodologies, especially in backlog prioritization and sprints. We examine thoroughly the implementation of Agile Methodologies, comparing it with the waterfall days and providing a critical review of the SCRUM iterations and sprints. And, we discuss longterm projections about Agile Methodologies/SCRUM from a provider and clients' perspective. | 12/10/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Heijunka | In this Podcast, we interview Jesper Boeg from Trifork Software. We'll discuss how leveling throughput, known in Lean as heijunka, is important within agile methodologies for software development. Yet, it is not always inherent. We also venture into how the importance of constant and quality feedback and proper utilization need to play a constant role in order for heijunka to be effective and add to the productivity within software development. | 10/21/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Value Engineering | In this podcast, we discuss how and why IT should contribute in business discussions in application development projects through Value Engineering. We show the importance that development teams should ask the Product Owner"what is business value?". Thus, allowing both sides to understand what is really important in a project. Finally, we provide a practical way development teams and Product Owners can quantify importance using a scale based on the Fibonacci series. | 7/26/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Measuring success with Val-IT | As we continue from our previous podcast, we dig deeper into the fundamentals of Val-IT. We talk about how the three domains defined by Val-IT (Value Governance, Portfolio Management and Investment Management) relate to application development. Finally, we explore the links between Agile methodologies, Val-IT and Lean. | 4/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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And the Quest for Value Continues | The series continues as we answer some questions from our last podcast. Much controversy occurred as it was explained that Agile Methodologies does not help much when really understanding and defining value for the customer. In this podcast, we clarify criticisms and define Val-IT as we aim to focus on IT-enabled projects as a whole. | 3/1/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Defining value with Lean IT and Agile Methodologies | The series continues on our discussion of Lean IT. Digging deeper, we look into Agile Methodologies and how companies can focus their efforts on delivering value when the customer wants it. | 12/10/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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What Does it Mean to be Lean? | This inaugural podcast provides insight into the meaning of lean. With colorful definitions, it prepares the listener for the subsequent episodes, where we will provide practical examples of companies embracing lean IT and the dramatic results achieved. | 10/5/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 7 Episodes |
Customer Reviews
Lean is the way!
Nicely structured and well worded. I liked the context of this podcast and I'll be more attentive when I consider using this strategy when developing our IT program. I look forward to more podcasts in this series.
Great podcast !!
Very good podcast! Great job guys! These guys can help you understand better the Lean and Agile methodology in a very good mood! Can’t wait for next episode!
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