Why pay for waste? Building a Project-Driven Enterprise describes breakthrough methods for eliminating non-value-added waste from any project. Whether your team's objective is to implement a new software application, build a skyscraper, or develop a new product line, the powerful techniques of Lean Project Management and Lean Product Development will pay enormous dividends. These practical, common sense work methods are presented in a style that is light and to-the-point. The goal is to enable you to apply these methods the very next day to begin saving time and boosting profits. Loaded with tips, real-world examples, templates, and illustrations, this book will be your most valuable asset in achieving project efficiency and excellence. |
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 Pot-pourri of practical ideas on lean project management Jan 27, 2008
This book promotes lean project management, in other words how to perform effective project management without excess bureaucracy.
Some interesting ideas such as : stand-up progress meetings, rules about emails, right level of standards (with increasing formality, work rules, checklists, guidelines/templates and standard work method), staged-freeze specifications, protecting the critical core with buffers, resource reservation which allows to get the resource active on an upcoming task as soon as it is delivered, thereby avoiding queueing.
0 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 Too bad about the title Jun 07, 2007
Lean is one of the current buzzwords in the software literature. Ron's book preceded the buzz and really hasn't received the recognition it deserves. I am particularly impressed that he includes the notion that too little information or process can be as wasteful as too much. This is stark contrast to other authors on lean software development that imply lean applies only to agile development. Ron's book point out that lean is really a set of principles that can be applied to any situation.
The only problem with the book is the PMI focused title has kept it out of the mainstream--it would've probably been a best seller if it was just named "Lean Project Management."
12 of 13 found the following review helpful:
Add another tool to your toolbelt! Nov 17, 2002
This book describes how every task and activity within a project should create value. After a few chapters of theory and laying a foundation, the author describes twelve "Lean Methods". Each is reviewed in detail and then summarized in a one-page "Method at a Glance." Each "at a Glance" is broken into six sections: Overview, Waste-Slashing Benefit, When to Apply, Who Can Use It and Typical Implementation Profile. Photocopy these twelve pages when you finish the book to always remind yourself about "keeping lean."After reading Building a Project-Driven Enterprise and learning about Lean Project Management, you will have another tool in your tool belt. Use it as you would other tools, such as the theory of constraints, Total Quality Management, Six Sigma, Balance Scorecard, or the Project Management Book of Knowledge. There is much to use here while not being burdened with monotone, textbook dribble. The book is easy and yes, fun to read. It is peppered with case studies, anecdotes, and stories, well written in a light, conversational tone. The author asks you questions throughout to make you think and form your own answers prior to reading his approach. I believe anyone in business will find value in this book, but project managers will relate closely with the waste-slashing ideas.
0 of 1 found the following review helpful:
A Prescription for Projects Oct 31, 2002
Author Ronald Mascitelli has done an excellent job of explaining complex project management concepts in a language familiar to professionals versed in manufacturing concepts and techniques. Mascitelli's writing style is conversational and clear. He holds the reader's attention by sprinkling the book with intriqauing and seemingly spontaneous asides that might spring from one of his seminars or training classes. If you and your organization implement just one or two of the twelve lean methods Mascitelli outlines, you will be well on your way to substantial productivity increases.
3 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Achieve both efficiency and high standards of excellence May 07, 2002
Building A Project-Driven Enterprise: How to Slash Waste and Boost Profits Through Lean Project Management by project management expert and Certified Management Consultant Ronald Mascitelli is a no-nonsense, go-getter book offering straightforward, "user friendly" advice on how to best minimize costs and maximize performance in project management. From twelve different ways to simplify and improve decision-making processes to step-by-step methodology for reducing wasted effort, Building a Project-Driven Enterprise paints a broad canvas of useful and thought-provoking ways to succeed in today's driven business world. Enhanced with extensive Notes, References, and an Index, Building A Project-Driven Enterprise is highly recommended reading for anyone wanting to achieve both efficiency and high standards of excellence in their particular entrepreneurial or corporate project.
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