I am starting to write a blog entry about the differences between Lean and Agile. While synergistic and while Lean implies an agile process, Lean and Agile...
You could add that they're all working features that have been PRIORITISED by the customer according to VALUE and sometimes RISK. ... -- Clarke Ching ...
As a totally off the cuff answer: Lean seems to me to be more of a generator, while the Agile methods I'm familiar with are specific applications. I remember a...
... First, I think its important that we don't start a Holy-War(tm) between Lean and Agile, its confusing enough to some people. Now for my take, which might...
... between Lean and Agile, its confusing enough to some people. ... Please - no intention of any "war", holy or otherwise. I am a strong proponent of both....
Mike, Sorry to respond late to your question, but yes, I have done quite a bit of work to apply lean & agile to embedded software. There are several papers on...
Lean Thinking applied to software development results in what most of us are calling Agile these days, although much of the Agile community doesn't understand...
On July 06, 2006 9:28 AM, John Goodsen wrote: Lean Thinking applied to software development results in what most of us are calling Agile these days, although...
I don't have the link handy, but there was some study that says that Theory of Constraints (TOC) was 20 times more effective than Six Sigma, and 10 times more...
(responding to Alan) ... I don't believe there are any universally 'best' practices. This is a statement of philosophy though. There are some practicess that...
Since originally posting this question, I've been doing a lot of reading and have a lot better idea of what lean software development is and its major...
mike_glish said: The answer I get back is that many features take months to develop and you can't develop meaningful chunks of functionality in one-month ...
The concept of value is a tricky one. We are used to associate it with an exchange of value from the end user to the company delivering the product. This is...
In response to Amir's post. Amir: I really like how you've put this. One thing Lean focuses on is that delay is waste. It makes us aware that _time_ is...
... Out of curiosity, could you give an example feature or two that would take months to develop? ... I think the point here is to delay decisions until they...
If there was an Agile CM Manifesto, then this statement should be part of it! Trustworthy Transparency *over* Tiresome Traceability Note that my position on...
Alan, I've seen several teams releasing monthly or more frequently, and the overall trend towards releasing software more frequently seems clear to me. It...
Kent Beck said: Alan, I've seen several teams releasing monthly or more frequently, and the overall trend towards releasing software more frequently seems...
Mike, I see that a few other responses have come in since your post - I agree with what Amir Kolsky wrote. I don't have detailed steps to offer you about the...
Thought you all might enjoy this: http://blogs.netobjectives.com/2006/07/10/a-comic-break/ Alan Shalloway CEO, Net Objectives www.netobjectives.com ...
Hi. Sorry for the last minute post, but it occurred to me that some members may be in the San Jose area. I'm doing a Lean talk tonight. Get information at ...
We would like to invite our friends to an open house at our house during Agile 2006. If you are in town and can arrange a ride, stop by our house on Monday,...
Hi Though you might be interested in this. I was watching a car program the other day, and they visited Toyota's 'showroom' in Japan. It has * No sales men * A...
Sorry everyone, I got the wrong month on the RSVP, which has confused a couple of people. Our open house is next Monday, July 24th, and if you plan to come, a...
Mary, We would love to come. All 6 of us will be there. See you then, Kent _____ From: leandevelopment@yahoogroups.com [mailto:leandevelopment@yahoogroups.com]...
Most of us with multiple personalities feel fortunate for the 2 or 3 we have. You have SIX Kent? I am so jealous... ... ________________________________ ...