How can I use this template for agile team training?

Open the .xmind file in Xmind, then review each principle branch with your team. Use the 'Principios' section to discuss waste types like 'Partially done work' and 'Task switching', and apply 'Value Stream Mapping' to identify improvements.

Is this Lean Software Development cheat sheet editable and printable?

Yes, the template is fully editable in Xmind desktop or web. You can customize nodes, add notes, and export as PDF or image for printing.

What is the 'Decide as late as posible' principle about?

It advocates delaying decisions until 'The last responsible moment' to keep options open. The template includes Eisenhower's quote and the myth that 'Planning is commitment'.

How does the template explain 'Build quality in'?

It covers Shingo's two kinds of inspection, refactoring, testing, and debunks the myth that 'Job of testing is to find defects'. The goal is to prevent defects through continuous quality.

Lean Software Development

Lennon Shimokawa

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The Lean Software Development mind map template provides a comprehensive overview of lean principles adapted from the Toyota Production System for software development. With 87 nodes organized across five main branches—Origen, Lean Thinking, Principios, Referencias, and Acerca de—it covers key concepts such as 'Eliminate waste', 'Build quality in', and 'Decide as late as posible'. This template serves as a cheat sheet for practitioners, detailing waste types like 'Partially done work' and 'Task switching', and debunking myths like 'Early specification reduces waste'. It is ideal for agile teams, product managers, and software engineers seeking to apply lean thinking to improve efficiency and value delivery.

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When to use this template

Agile teams and scrum masters

During a software project retrospective to identify waste and improvement areas.

Engineering managers and tech leads

When onboarding new team members to lean software development concepts.

Product managers and developers

While planning a new feature to apply pull systems and queuing theory for flow efficiency.

How to use this template

Step 1

Launch and Explore the Core Structure

Open the template in Xmind to navigate through the five main branches covering Lean Thinking, principles, and foundational references.

Step 2

Customize Principles and External Resources

Personalize the principles branch with your own action items and use the references section to link additional study materials.

Step 3

Export and Share with Your Team

Save your finalized Lean strategy as a PDF or image to facilitate collaboration and value delivery within your agile team.

Frequently asked questions

The template covers origins, lean thinking principles, seven detailed principles (e.g., 'Eliminate waste', 'Build quality in'), references, and an 'Acerca de' section. It includes 87 nodes with sub-topics like waste types and myths.

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