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What is Kanban? Learn more about this process framework for agile development, and one of the most widely used agile methodologies.
The Portfolio Kanban System & Lean Portfolio Management
Since their initial creation decades ago, both Agile and Lean management principles have fueled the continuous improvement of organizations across…
Develop a Winning Epic Hypothesis Statement that Captivates Stakeholders
Developed in 2011, the Scaled Agile Framework®, or SAFe, expanded on the traditional Agile manifesto by integrating essential concepts from…
Scrum vs Kanban: Which Should I Use?
When I am teaching Scrum courses, I often like to ask attendees: Is anyone using Kanban? More often than not,…
Sample Kanban Workflows for Non-tech Teams
In a previous post, we discussed why Kanban offers a simple, flexible, and highly-effective methodology for non-tech business teams who…
Using Kanban for Flow in Non-tech Teams
While Lean Manufacturing and Agile software development are well established worldwide, the most successful companies are now recognizing that Lean/Agile…
Kanban vs Scrum | The Differences Between Two Major Project Management Approaches
Companies use Kanban and Scrum. Kanban methodology was invented in the 1940s for Toyota and became broadly used by other…
7 Things to Stop Doing in Kanban
As described in the Kanban Quick Start Guide and the Advanced Kanban Practice Guide which I developed a while ago,…
State of Kanban Report (2021) – 7 Key Takeaways You Need to Know
For unknown reasons, many people consider Kanban a “second citizen,” sitting behind the Scrum framework within many organizations. Interestingly, Kanban…
Scrum or Kanban – Which Is Right for My Team?
One of the most common questions I receive may feel like one of the most difficult decisions for an organization…
Benefits of Kanban Methodology for Software Development
What is Kanban in Software Development? Let’s start by answering the question: What is Kanban Agile development? Kanban development is…
Kanban Metrics | How to Track Metrics for a Kanban Team
A stable workflow is crucial for the successful and efficient work of Agile development teams. It can help your company get…
5 Things You Need to Stop Doing at the Sprint Review
A few weeks ago, one of the Scrum teams that I have been supporting informed me that they had not…