Agile & Scrum
Digitizing continuous improvement: here’s how Symbol tackles it
At Symbol, we believe it is always and everywhere possible to do things differently and better. Even in the best-performing companies and organizations, there are opportunities for improvement.Based on that vision, among other things, we assist clients in developing...
Making the stand-up meeting a success? If so, avoid these pitfalls
Have fewer meetings, get more done: that, in a nutshell, is what a daily stand-up meeting accomplishes. Not for nothing is the stand-up a well-known phenomenon in the world of Agile and Lean. But while this tool is being used in more and more organizations, there is...
Commonly seen: incorrect wait time calculations in the VSM
In this blog, our Master Black Belt trainer and consultant Thom Luijben discusses waiting time calculation in a Value Stream Map (VSM). A bottleneck in your process can have significant impact on wait time. Thom charges you how this works. Let me just start by...
Symbol trains online: “We are ready for the future. No matter what”
Many organizations have accelerated digitization because of corona. Similarly, Symbol. Just a few days after Rutte's speech on the intelligent lockdown, we were able to perform much of our consulting work online as well as conduct several physical training sessions in...
Labour market training grant scheme COVID-19 Fryslân
In Friesland, a grant can be obtained for training employees. Do you work in Friesland or is your organization based there? Then this may be an interesting scheme for you! In Friesland, a special grant is available for organizations that, despite these tough economic...
Managing an improvement process? You as a leader make the difference
Are you on the eve of a major improvement project within your organization? Then chances are that you, as a change manager, will be confronted with the following question: "How do I get the people in my team on board? How do I get them to decide to do things...
SCRUM methodology: “Rocket science” or common sense
Many have heard about SCRUM. In fact, in a number of organizations, it is being used successfully. But what does SCRUM really mean and in what ways can it be employed? SCRUM is a very flexible but effective tool for product development. The SCRUM methodology can be...
Agile Scrum and Lean: a beautiful marriage!
Today, many organizations are improving their processes and their organizations. Often necessary due to digitalization, budget cuts or increased (international) competition. Being agile and achieving good results seems feasible only in excellently organized and...