Tag: Scrum

Holding Cost | Glossary

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Definition

Holding cost refers to the cost of delaying and holding back a batch ,or a set of tasks from completion. It also refers to the act of delaying feedback for a task which could affect the quality of the output.

Further Reading

  • “Scrum: The Art of Doing Twice the Work in Half the Time”, by Jeff Sutherland.
  • “Essential Scrum: A Practical Guide to the Most Popular Agile Process”, by Kenneth S. Rubin.

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Genba | Glossary

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Definition
Genba (or Gemba) in Software Development, refers to the place where the actual work that generates value and output takes place. It helps you keep track of activities, or tasks taking place in a project.

Origin
It’s a Japanese term which means ‘the real place’, or a place, where ‘value is created’.

 

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