ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Lean IT

Lean IT is a way of organizing and managing information technology (IT) projects to make them more efficient and effective. It's like a game where we try to do things as quickly and easily as possible without making any mistakes. To do this, we break down big tasks into smaller ones, test and adjust as we go along.

Lean IT is about improving processes by eliminating wastes that can drain resources and lead to inefficiency. Waste can be anything that doesn't add value, like waiting for approval or doing unnecessary work. Simple tools like checklists, standard operating procedures, and automation is used to eliminate these wastes. By getting rid of the waste, we can do more work in less time and with less effort.

Lean IT also involves creating a culture of continuous improvement where everyone is encouraged to suggest ideas for improvement. Through collaboration and feedback, everyone can work together to make IT development faster, better; and make services and products even more satisfying to users.