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Using Lean Principles in IT Project Management as a Response to Market Needs – Case Study of Croatian IT Companies

The dynamic and challenging market in which IT companies are operating requires continuous improvements in processes, in order to adequately respond to market needs. When it comes to IT projects, traditional project management methods are being rapidly changed with lean and agile methods that enables more flexible and customer-oriented approach to project management. This paper brings overview of main characteristics of traditional and lean project management methods, with the emphasis on using lean methods to respond to market needs. Theoretical assumptions are then applied to a case study of two Croatian IT companies that applies lean methods in their project management practices. Finally, the paper summarizes main benefits of applying lean principles in IT project management and stresses the main challenges companies are facing.

IT project management, lean principles, market needs

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