D7 - Continuous Improvement Flashcards
Lessons are repeated until they are
are learned
This Japanese word means change for the better
Kaizen
PDCA
plan, do, check and act
tailoring processes should occur
for each project (not one size fits all) and only when needed
Before tailoring
embrace traditional processes
This should be done before changing the process
why
methodology success patterns
face to face, excess methodology is costly, larger teams require more methodology, greater criticality requires greater ceremony
Process analysis
breakdown, inputs tools, tech, outputs, understand, opportunities to improve
Tools for process analysis,
flow charts, failure mode effects analysis, mistake proofing
steps in FMEA
identify steps in the process, failure modes, failure causes, failure effects
FMEA
failure mode, and effects analysis
This is used to visualize the flow to identify delays, waste and constraints
value steam mapping
This is used to identify failures, generate reasons before a project
Pre-mortem
This meeting can be used after planning to create a list or risks and reasons a project may fail
pre mortem
PDCA
Plan do check act
The Dimming cycle
PDCA
When do demos, what do we want to learn?
Does it meet customer needs, work, did we break anything, efficiency, qaulity, share learned lessons
Setting the stage for the retro
encourage participation, set rules, define what people want, check-in, focus, working agreements, explorer, shopper, vacationer, prisoner
Methods for retros
mad, sad, glad, dots, triple nickels
options for team assesments
velocity, task matrix, goals,
Team self assessments
thinking, collaborating releasing, planning, developing
