Yuval Yeret discusses flow metrics to improve teams, why Scrum and Kanban work well together, when to use lean practices in Scrum. They explore reducing cycle times, Littles Law in Scrum with Kanban, setting whip limits, and visualizing work in progress to enhance teamwork and collaboration.
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Combining Scrum and Kanban practices enhances flow efficiency within teams, leading to improved collaboration and self-organization.
Tracking cycle times and implementing work in progress limits help teams optimize flow and reduce variability, promoting timely actions to maintain efficiency.
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Importance of Evidence-Based Leadership in Modern Management
Utilizing evidence-based management principles in leadership helps managers navigate complex challenges efficiently. By incorporating data and evidence, decisions can be tailored to meet the needs of direct reports, stakeholders, and customers effectively. This approach ensures that organizations deliver value at the right time and to the right customer, while also assessing organizational capabilities such as timely delivery and innovation.
Powerful Combination of Scrum and Kanban for Improved Flow
Combining Scrum and Kanban practices enhances flow within sprints and beyond. When used together, these methodologies emphasize understanding and focusing on flow, leading to improved efficiency and reduced wasteful discussions. By implementing working process limits and visualizing work on a Kanban board, teams can identify bottlenecks and optimize their cycle times, ultimately driving better collaboration and self-organization.
Measuring Flow Through Cycle Time and Work in Progress
Cycle time, the duration from starting a task to completion, is a key metric for assessing flow efficiency. By tracking cycle times and controlling work in progress limits, teams can enhance their flow and reduce variability. Implementing visual boards with clear workflow stages allows teams to monitor item aging, thus identifying delays and promoting timely actions to maintain flow.
Empirical Frameworks for Continuous Improvement and High Performance
Evolving agile methodologies like Scrum and Kanban towards continuous deployment and DevOps requires a shift towards empirical thinking and flow optimization. Applying systems thinking, empowering self-organization, and focusing on improving flow metrics enable teams to adapt quickly, enhance collaboration, and achieve sustainable pace. Integrating empiricism and flow into scaling frameworks such as SAFe ensures a robust foundation for organizational agility and success.
Yuval Yeret (@yuvalyeret) joined Ryan Ripley (@ryanripley) to discuss scrum and kanban sitting in a tree…along with the new Professional Scrum with Kanban course from Scrum.org
In this episode you’ll discover:
How flow metrics can help your teams improve
Why Scrum and Kanban fit well together
When to use lean and kanban practices on your Scrum Team
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