{"id":17283,"date":"2019-08-22T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-08-22T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/understanding-lean-project-management\/"},"modified":"2019-08-22T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2019-08-22T05:00:00","slug":"understanding-lean-project-management","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/understanding-lean-project-management\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding lean project management"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <!-- .post-meta --><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">One of the things that makes enterprise project management so interesting is that there&#x2019;s always something new to learn. Whether it&#x2019;s a <\/span><a href=\"\/how-to-pick-an-enterprise-project-management-methodology\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">new project management methodology<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, a new technological tool or a new strategy for running a meeting, successful project managers make it a point to pick up a new skill or competency every year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/media.planview.com\/clarizen\/wp-content\/upload\/2017\/01\/lean4.jpg\" alt height=\"400\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you&#x2019;re not already familiar with the concept of lean project management, you might want to add it to your arsenal in the near future. The lean methodology is becoming more popular in a variety of industries, thanks to its focus on efficiency and flexibility. When you can lead projects using the lean process, you&#x2019;ll increase your chances of landing choice assignments within your current organization, and of finding new opportunities when it&#x2019;s time to make a career move.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Here&#x2019;s a quick introduction to lean project management and the reasons why many organizations are moving toward it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What is Lean Project Management?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lean project management is a methodology that places extra emphasis on cutting waste and improving the decision-making process. The lean methodology is based on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lean_manufacturing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">related concept of lean manufacturing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, which gained popularity in the 1990s. Organizations that adopt lean project management often find that it allows them to bring products and services to the market more quickly and with fewer quality issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While every organization takes a unique approach to lean project management, the methodology always involves a few core concepts:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Understanding the actual value of what the organization sells, and identifying the activities that create that value.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Eliminating obstacles that might slow down or prevent the addition of value at every step of the company&#x2019;s business process.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Using a &#x201C;just in time&#x201D; approach to deliverables to improve decision-making and eliminate unnecessary work.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Continuously seeking ways to improve the project management process.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>How is the Lean Methodology Different from Other Methodologies?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lean project management has similarities to both<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.upwork.com\/hiring\/development\/agile-vs-waterfall\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> agile and waterfall methodologies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, but it is distinct from each. In fact, many organizations view lean project management as a long-term strategic commitment that becomes part of every project, while decisions regarding the specific approach to individual projects can be made on a case-by-case basis. This means that a project can follow the waterfall method, the agile method or even another method, and still adhere to the core concepts of lean management.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"content-cta\">\n<div id=\"content-cta-text\">Increase your business agility with Planview AdaptiveWork&#x2019;s project management software<\/div>\n<div id=\"content-cta-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarizen.com\/resource\/product-tour\/?refer=blogpost\">Take a Product Tour<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>What Types of Companies Use It?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lean project management has its origins in the manufacturing sector, and it is still widely practiced in that industry today. However, organizations in other industries such as software, engineering, marketing and publishing have found ways to apply lean concepts to their own business processes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What Benefits Does Lean Project Management Deliver?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Organizations that adopt the lean approach to project management report a wide range of benefits, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Higher productivity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Better efficiency<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Higher quality<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Higher profit margins<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Faster production<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lower inventory costs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Looking for ways to improve your organization&#x2019;s approach to project management? 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