Kanban is the new Scrum! The Reasons Not to Adopt Kanban
You are in charge of a whole organization or several teams. Your ultimate want is for them to become more productive, which translates into effectiveness and/or efficiency for your organization. You would ask yourself which is a golden key here, Kanban or Scrum? Is it an either/or question? Shall you start by practicing Scrum for a while and switch when matured? Is there a golden ratio of Scrum practices v.s. Kanban that make your transformation successful? Do you find yourself in Scrumfalls? Is Kanban the magic solution? You are telling yourself: It's time to switch to Kanban. Others have done it, so it must be a magic solution. If that describes you, most probably you are investing time and money on a new "methodology" while barely moving the needle.
Kanban is the new Scrum these days, or is it? Join me on this session and let's look at the failure modes of adopting Kanban deeper. What are the conditions needed for a Kanban method to flourish and find its roots in an organization? What can lead to a successful Kanban introduction compared to Scrum? Are there any fundamental differences between them? How can you make sure if you are moving from Scrum to Kanban, or having the thought of it, to become successful? What are the pitfalls that you want to avoid?
I will share with you my experiences and perspective as both Scrum and Kanban coach helping organizations with their Agile Transformation. I will be sharing lessons learned and coaching techniques to help organizations and leaders realize the true potential regardless of which you chose.
Outline/Structure of the Experience Report
- Introduction of myself, Kanban and Scrum [5 min]
- Case Study 1 - Scrum fails, let's move to Kanban [10 min]
- Scenario: Scrum is not working any more at the team level. It used to work, we got matured in it. A good reason to move to Kanban.
- Case Study 2 - Kanban is good for only some type of work [10 min]
- Scenario: We adopt Kanban based on the nature of the work. That's a good and only reason to adopt Kanban: Nature of the work; for example the production support system. What can go wrong then?
- Case Study 3 - Transformation Failure [10 min]
- Scenario: Transformation Team run as a Scrum and they failed. They are now thinking of using Kanban. The "head coach" is in favour of moving to Kanban. The rationale is that we don't need to be time-boxed as in Scrum.
- Closing - [5 min]
- A discussion and handout containing Kanban adoption failure modes.
Learning Outcome
- An introduction to Kanban and Scrum
- An introduction to fundamental differences between Scrum and Kanban, their philosophy and lenses
- Kanban Failure modes, or why not to adopt Kanban
- Requirements for Kanban to flourish (through real life scenarios, and stories of success and failures)
- How to rely on Kanban or Scrum or none, when and how to approach the challenge on hand
Target Audience
Kanban Enthusiasts, Agile Coaches, Scrum Masters, Leaders, Managers
Prerequisites for Attendees
Some knowledge of Scrum and Kanban is helpful. I am going to introduce them at the start as well, but I won't have much time to spend and dig deep.
Links
This is the first time I am offering this talk. This is based on my experience being a coach on both side, Scrum and Kanban. Is it any different? What do you need to look into it? I encourage you to join me and listen, you might learn one or two thing!
About Shahin:
Shahin is a regular speaker at lean and agile conferences. Shahin presented at Agile World (Agile2018), Agile and Beyond (Twice), Agile Games (Twice), Gatineau Ottawa Agile Tour and Agile DC. He also presented at Tech Leaders of Toronto, Scotiabank, Agile Ontario, Agile Coach Camp and Agile Open Canada. Shahin’s talks have received great feedback and attracted many Agile enthusiasts.
Shahin is the founder and principal coach at Elevate Change Inc. He is a passionate coach and facilitator. Shahin enjoys dealing with fresh challenges, learning new techniques, solving real problems, learning from outcomes, and constantly improving. He is eager to help organizations become a high performing one and achieve their utmost potential. Offering over 13 years of experience Shahin has strong expertise in applying agile and lean values & principles to organizational transformations and personal elevations. He has research & development experience, mid-size level engagement, as well as engagement with top names such as TD Bank, Scotiabank, TELUS, CBC, and SAP. He heavily believes in the value of communities. He is leading the Agile Lunch community in his hometown of Toronto and helps with others building them and connecting them.
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