by Jerry Deville, Construx Software
Almost everything written about lean software development has been associated with agile. This leads people to think that lean plan-driven is an oxymoron. This is a myth that must be busted. Effective software teams need to continually ensure each activity they perform is optimized to promote value. Plan-driven lean addresses the very common situations such as when the organization requires greater predictability.
This presentation will introduce you to applying lean thinking when circumstances require use plan-driven approach. It identifies the fundamental lean principles and provides selected examples to illustrate right-sizing your plan-driven projects.
Jerry Deville is a Business Project Manager at Construx Software. He has extensive experience building and leading software teams focused on meeting business needs in dynamic environments. Jerry has a deep knowledge of business management, engineering management and requirements analysis. Prior to joining Construx, Jerry held various positions with BEST Consulting, Boeing, and the United States Air Force. He also taught undergraduate and graduate-level courses for Hawaii Pacific University, Park College, and the United States Air Force.
Jerry has a Software Product Management Certificate from the University of Washington and has been certified as a Project Management Professional by the Project Management Institute.
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