LEAN AGILE: COMBINING THE AGILE APPROACH WITH THE LEAN PHILOSOPHY IN THE SEARCH FOR ORGANIZATIONAL EFFICIENCY

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to discuss the implementation of Lean Agile and its principles and practices for improving efficiency, quality, and responsiveness in organizational projects and processes. The principles and practices of Lean and Agile stand out for their ability to maximize the delivery of value to the customer, minimizing waste and adapting to changes in the market. The article presents the principles of Lean and Agile, examples of their application in practice, and the challenges faced in integrating these approaches. In addition, common Lean Agile methodological procedures are discussed, such as customer value definition, prioritized backlog, continuous delivery, customer feedback, and postmortem cycles. The results and discussions show how these principles and practices can improve the efficiency, quality and responsiveness of organizations. The conclusion reiterates the importance of the study, its results and suggests future research in the area.