Integrating VSM with Lean and Agile
The book is for professionals striving to optimize value delivery while minimizing costs. The concept of VSM is distilled clearly with an implementation roadmap to help businesses thrive in weeks. It is for businesses who have the courage to experiment with state-of-the-art methods and tools for VSM implementation.I appreciate the summaries and questions at end of chapters. It's always good to check one's understanding.Highly recommend the book.
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Laila Bakry 
 
2024-10-08
 
 
 
  
 
 
  
A Beneficial Introduction to Modern Working
The past several years has seen a reckoning of any method of work described as Agile in the business world. Scrum masters and Agile coaches have faced layoffs, and their method have come into question as results have fallen far below expectations. This reckoning has exposed many faults including incomplete understanding of how to make work truly happen.Many have advocated for complementing Agile ways of working with Lean Thinking so that the work committed for evaluation by the customer can be done by eliminating waste and understanding the underlying processes and optimizing those processes. This is the key focus of Cecil “Gary” Rupp, Richard Knaster, Steve Pereira, and Al Shalloway in their latest collaborative effort, The Lean-Agile Way: Unleash Business Results in the Digital Era with Value Stream Management.In this book the authors understand that the instruction of Lean Thinking is a journey with many stops along the way. They format this journey by wisely dividing the book in several parts.Part 1 looks at the values and principles of Lean. The authors not only show the basic values and contexts of Lean, but where they can intertwine with Agile thought.The authors move from principle to practice in Part 2 by introducing Value Stream Management, a key tool for identifying and maintaining Flow. They teach methods for identifying the multiple types of value streams that may be present in an organization. Once identified, the authors deftly move to maintain and improving the identified value stream networks.Part 3 now takes what we have learned in Parts 1 and 2 and applies them into a transformation. The authors show the lessons of a Lean-Agile approach by introducing the BLAST (Basic Lean-Agile Solution Teams) framework, an abstracted structure for teams of teams to apply Lean-Agile precepts and utilize Value Stream Management to effectively deliver increments of value to customers.But the authors continue to show how to apply the Lean-Agile approach beyond development toward the enterprise. They showcase this approach in Business Agility System for the Enterprise (BASE) to bring in customer centricity.The authors then conclude by introducing tactics on incrementally steering organizational change in Part 4. They show how to prioritize the improvements, foster the change, and demonstrate its effectiveness through real world case-studies.This book is a comprehensive resource for those looking to move beyond normal Agile practices and frameworks to enable a higher level of performance for teams, programs, products, and eventually enterprises. It guides the reader to using Lean to compliment Agile frameworks such as Scrum for better outcomes that translate to real gains.
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Robert Wen 
 
2024-10-07
 
 
 
  
 
 
  
The Lean Agile playbook for modern enterprise management
I was excited to read Gary Rupp and companies book on the merging of lean and agile to improve organizational performance. It didn’t disappoint, its got a great foundation in both disciplines. The addition of Gemba and other lean techniques and the focus on customer are keys to success for any organization in the fast paced rate of change and the need to align organizations to achieve results with resource scarcity and technology leaps such as AI. It has multiple audiences, Agile practitioners as well as CSuite folks would benefit from its insights.
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Annie MacLeod 
 
2024-10-05
 
 
 
  
 
 
  
Every Product Manager should read this book!
The authors masterfully “pull together” the concepts of Lean, Agile, Value Stream Management, Flow, and Theory of Constraints to provide a comprehensive guide to Product Management in the 21st century.
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Peter Sperling 
 
2024-10-04
 
 
 
  
 
 
  
Great connection of Lean, Agile, and VSM
It can often be challenging to connect Lean, Agile, and VSM. This book does a great job showing the impacts and benefits of doing so with a great balance of approaches.
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Leslie Patterson-Ruffalo 
 
2024-10-02
 
 
 
  
 
 
  
Very helpful
Insightful read. We have implemented many of the suggestions and it has already started paying dividends.
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Dan 
 
2024-10-01
 
 
 
  
 
 
  
Recommended as a starting point and a reference
The Lean-Agile Way provides a thorough guide for anyone seeking to implement a value-centered transformation of their organization, team or enterprise. As it presents specific practices and techniques it constantly reinforces the cultural attitudes and management behaviors necessary to make continuous improvement your every-day, normal way of acting. It covers Lean and Agile ideas and shows how they work together. It explains how Lean can be a competitive advantage and how it can help you learn your way to success.It has a great discussion of Value Streams and how they can be used to knit together your enterprise. It covers mapping techniques, taxonomies, value stream thinking and value stream networks. If you are new to Lean you would do well to think through how these ideas could impact your organization.There are sections that introduce Lean basics as well as providing review for the experienced practitioner. It presents a rigorous scaffold for these ideas that you can adopt as appropriate, or as you become more comfortable with this way of thinking.I recommend the book both as a starting point and as a reference.
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Rajendra Wall 
 
2024-10-01
 
 
 
  
 
 
  
A Must-Read for Lean and Agile Enthusiasts, but great at all levels!
The Lean-Agile Way is an exceptional guide for anyone looking to integrate Lean and Agile methodologies into their organization. The book provides a clear and practical roadmap for implementing Value Stream Management (VSM) and leveraging digital tools to enhance efficiency and productivity.What I found particularly valuable were the insights into eliminating waste and improving processes, which are crucial for any business aiming to stay competitive in today's fast-paced market. In the context of decarbonization and the growing importance of the Circular Economy, the principles outlined in this book are even more relevant. Lean and Agile methodologies can significantly contribute to sustainability efforts by reducing waste, optimizing resource use, and promoting continuous improvement.The executive-level guidance on fostering a culture of continuous improvement and making informed decisions is also a standout feature. Whether you're new to Lean and Agile or looking to deepen your understanding, this book offers actionable advice and real-world examples that make complex concepts easy to grasp.Highly recommended for professionals at all levels!
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Ly Fonseca 
 
2024-10-01
 
 
 
  
 
 
  
Great Book on Driving Business Value
Very well written book on lean agile and transitioning from project to product management. Agile methodologies are extremely important across a wide spectrum and critical processes for driving business value.
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Perla S.ierra 
 
2024-10-01
 
 
 
  
 
 
  
Outstanding explanation of the Lean-Agile
This book excellently explains The Lean-Agile, making complex concepts accessible and practical for implementation.
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 magdi amer 
 
2024-09-30