Agile & Lean

Agile

Agile is an operational approach centered on swiftly and consistently delivering value to customers. Agile teams work in two-week sprints, producing functional software at the end of each cycle. This framework enables teams to gather early and continuous feedback, facilitating iterative improvements.

Key principles of Agile include:

- Collaborative customer engagement: Agile teams closely interact with customers to grasp their needs and deliver desired value.

- Iterative development: Agile teams deliver incremental software updates every two weeks, allowing for rapid feedback incorporation and continuous enhancement.

Lean
Lean is a methodology focused on maximizing customer value while minimizing waste in the production process. Originating from manufacturing principles pioneered by Toyota, Lean has expanded into various industries beyond manufacturing, including software development, healthcare, and service industries.

Key principles of Lean include:

• Value: Identifying what customers truly value in a product or service.

• Value Stream: Mapping the steps required to deliver value to the customer and eliminating any steps that do not contribute to value creation.

• Flow: Ensuring that work flows smoothly through the value stream without interruptions or delays.

• Pull: Responding to customer demand by producing only what is needed, when it is needed, and in the quantity needed.

• Perfection: Continuously striving for improvement and eliminating waste in all aspects of the operation.

Lean methodologies aim to create a culture of continuous improvement, where every employee is empowered to identify and eliminate waste, thereby increasing efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.