Operations
Lean methodology 101
In this article, we’ll discuss how the Lean methodology can help you to improve productivity, eliminate waste, and keep your customers happy.
Create diagrams faster using automation features in Lucidchart
Working visually shouldn’t mean more work for you. Find out how to automate your diagramming with Lucidchart to help your teams do more faster.
Program management 101: What is a program manager?
Though a program manager may sound like another name for a project manager, the two roles are distinct. In this post, learn what a program manager does and why they are so important for your business’s success.
What is systems thinking in the Scaled Agile Framework?
Systems thinking is figuring out how various things influence each other within a system. By considering the complete picture, teams can proactively find and fix potential problems, take the lead on changes that need to be made, and improve the system overall.
4 reasons modern organizations need internal documentation
The purpose of internal documentation is to centralize an organization’s ideas and information and make them accessible throughout the organization.
5 common frustrations with documentation (and how to solve them)
You’ll rarely hear that documentation is easy, and you’ll hear it’s useful even less. We’re here to change that. In this article, we’ll explore the five most common frustrations we hear about documentation and share our solutions, so your team can build the future—faster.
The warning signs and risks of poor organizational alignment
Achieving organizational alignment requires recognizing the risks and warning signs of misalignment and taking steps to enable cross-functional alignment.
Using the Lucid Visual Collaboration Platform as a single source of truth
See our list of tips and features to help you get the most out of the Lucid Visual Collaboration Platform and make it a place where you and your team can go to find up-to-date documentation.
Cloud migration strategies: The 6 Rs of cloud migration
In this article, we’ll discuss a model of cloud migration strategies known as the 6 Rs.
How value streams increase agility for hybrid organizations
Here's the real takeaway: Organizations that align around value streams and achieve effective agile transformation aren't just improving customer satisfaction. They're also improving productivity. Let's explore how to maximize value streams in a hybrid workforce.
How to map your current state before scaling your architecture
In this article, we’ll discuss what a current state map should include and some of the available tools and software that you can use to map your current state.
Which process improvement methodology should you use?
Struggling to decide which process improvement methodology to use? Learn about the top approaches—Six Sigma, Lean, TQM, Just-in-time, and others—and the diagrams that can help you implement these techniques starting today.