Better IT results with Lean Six Sigma DMAIC, a data migration example
In science results are obtained by a combination of theorizing and experimentation. A theory is tested through the collection and interpretation of facts. This is usually an iterative process because the experiment generates new facts that lead to changes in the theory, thus a new experiment is needed. In the IT world such an iterative approach can also [...]
Tips for lowering the agile adoption threshold
Yesterday I participated in a Dutch Agile Government Open Space meeting. The theme of this session was ‘Agile & ICT Policy’. One of the speakers was Brigitte van den Burg. She is one of our Lower House representatives and within her party responsible for the Dutch ICT policy. It was a very interesting session and [...]
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Booklist
Planned books:
- Making Sense of Change Management: A Complete Guide to the Models, Tools and Techniques of Organizat by Esther Cameron, Mike Green
- Freedom from Command by John Seddon
- Do the Right Thing: How Dedicated Employees Create Loyal Customers and Large Profits by James F. Parker
- Presentation Zen: Simple Ideas on Presentation Design and Delivery (Voices That Matter) by Garr Reynolds
- Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen
Current books:
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BiSL: A Framework for Business Information Management (Best Practice Introduction Guide) by Van Haren Publishing
Recent books:
- The Lean Six Sigma Pocket Toolbook: A Quick Reference Guide to 70 Tools for Improving Quality and Sp by Michael L. George, John Maxey, David T. Rowlands, Malcolm Upton
- Het Groot Werkvormenboek / druk 1: dé inspiratiebron voor resultaatgerichte prestaties, vergaderinge by S. Dirkse-Hulscher, A. Talen
- Managing successful programmes: Office of Government Commerce by Rod Sowden … [et al.]
- Performance Leadership: The Next Practices to Motivate Your People, Align Stakeholders, and Lead You by Frank Buytendijk
- Hard Facts, Dangerous Half-Truths, and Total Nonsense: Profiting from Evidence-based Management by Jeffrey Pfeffer, Robert I. Sutton
