On Lean and Agile?

Lean encourages teams to deliver fast by managing flow, limiting the amount of WIP (work-in-process) to reduce context switching and improve focus. Agile teams manage flow by working in cross-functional teams on delivering one iteration at a time.

What is difference between Lean and Agile?

Approach to speed and iteration

Agile aims to deliver working software as quickly as possible. ... The difference is that in Lean thinking, teams increase speed by managing flow (usually by limiting work-in-process), whereas in Agile, teams emphasize small batch sizes to deliver quickly (often in sprints).

How do you combine Lean and Agile?

Combine Lean and Agile

When combining lean and agile, we're really combining two key concepts: (1) build the right thing using lean, and (2) build the thing right using agile. But we don't always combine these two methodologies in a healthy way.

Sarah Jenkins

Sarah Jenkins

Senior Technology Editor & AI Specialist

Sarah Jenkins is a veteran tech journalist with over 12 years of experience covering artificial intelligence, mobile innovations, and digital ethics. Her insights have appeared in leading technology publications worldwide.