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 Lean and Six Sigma are applied across almost every industry. Here are live, practical examples to show where each methodology shines.

Lean: ✓ Originated from Toyota  ✓ The Toyota Production System (TPS) is at the heart of Lean  ✓ The Lean methodology focuses on eliminating waste and smoothing the process flow  ✓ Lean is not about cutting costs . It is about removing waste without sacrificing quality Waste is whatever slows the delivery process down Reworking Doing things customer doesn't want Piles of materials not being worked on Customers Queuing Six Sigma:  ✓ Developed by Motorola  ✓ To improve process es by reducing variation and defects   ✓ Many (but not all) of the tools are statistical in nature and 6 Sigma emphasises taking action based on fact rather than opinion or common belief  ✓ The ‘Sigma’ (σ) rating of a process can be used as an indicator of how many defective parts a process produces  ✓ 6 Sigma equates to 3.4 defects for each million opportunities (DPMO) How they complements each other? Key Principles: General Topics: How to make customer happy? (Voice of Cu...

How Organizational Risks Impact Project Delivery in Healthcare Software Projects Introduction In the dynamic world of healthcare technology, delivering a successful software project requires not only technical excellence but also a stable and supportive organizational environment. Even the most skilled development teams can face setbacks if the organization’s internal risks are not well managed. Organizational risks — such as leadership changes, unclear governance, financial instability, or misaligned priorities — can critically influence project timelines, quality, and outcomes. This article explores how organizational risks affect project delivery, using the example of a healthcare software development project. 1. Understanding Organizational Risk Organizational risk refers to any internal factor within the company or client organization that can adversely affect project performance. These risks stem from management structure, communication flow, decision-making delays, budget...

Projects are often designed with the best intentions—clear objectives, timelines, and deliverables. Yet, despite careful planning, many projects still stumble and, at times, face the risk of complete failure. Understanding the root causes of failure and adopting a structured recovery approach can turn around even the most troubled projects. Common Reasons for Project Failure Projects fail for a variety of reasons, often stemming from poor planning, inadequate execution, or changing circumstances. Here are some of the most common causes: Poor Project Sponsorship Lack of active support and involvement from leadership or sponsors can derail projects. Sponsors play a crucial role in guiding decisions, removing obstacles, and ensuring resources are available. Unexpected Changes in Resources Projects rely on stable resources—both human and financial. Unexpected changes such as budget cuts, resource reallocation, or key team members leaving can destabilize the project. Scope Cre...

In product release management, structured checkpoints are critical to ensure stability, completeness, and quality before a version is shipped to customers. These checkpoints allow teams to validate progress, identify risks early, and maintain transparency across stakeholders. Below are the key checkpoints typically tracked during release readiness. 1. Regression Updates Regression validation ensures that existing product functionality continues to work with new changes. This checkpoint involves multiple layers: Pre-Regression : Smoke testing and sanity checks performed before full regression begins. Third-Party Integration Status : Verifying compatibility with dependent systems, APIs, or partner platforms. SQL Testing : Validating data integrity, database queries, and migration scripts. Automation, Performance, and Security : Running automated test suites, load/stress testing, and vulnerability scans. Outcome : Confidence that new changes do not break existing functio...

Product release management is a critical process that ensures software products move seamlessly from planning to market launch . It involves a series of well-defined milestones, cross-team collaboration, and governance to ensure quality, timeliness, and business alignment.  Importance of Release Management Release management bridges the gap between development, quality assurance, operations, and business stakeholders. Its primary goals are: Aligning product delivery with organizational strategy. Reducing risks by enforcing freezes, sign-offs, and structured checkpoints. Enabling transparent communication and visibility across stakeholders. Ensuring timely availability of features to customers with minimal disruption. Release Milestones (for 6 months) The release board outlines a structured sequence of activities and checkpoints: 1. Planning & Scope Finalization Complete Epics, Stories Documentation in JIRA (1st month) Purpose : Ensure all product features and ...