
Agile Uprising Podcast
Scrum Sucks? Kanban Sucks? with CST Chris Li and PKT Troy Lightfoot
Sep 23, 2024
Certified Scrum Trainer Chris Li and Professional Kanban Trainer Troy Lightfoot dive into the prevalent online sentiment that Scrum and Kanban 'suck.' They explore the roots of these criticisms and discuss the importance of effective communication and collaboration in agile teams. Join them as they tackle meeting fatigue, stressing the need for clear objectives, and introduce innovative metrics to enhance flow and process improvement. The conversation is packed with practical tips and personal anecdotes that encourage a reevaluation of these agile frameworks.
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Quick takeaways
- Many practitioners struggle with Scrum's daily meetings due to repetitive questioning, emphasizing a need to revisit the original collaborative intent.
- Kanban should be viewed as a flexible strategy to optimize workflow and complement existing frameworks like Scrum, rather than a replacement.
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