Kanban is often seen as a niche approach, related mostly to manufacturing, product and software development. However, getting to its core idea opens your eyes to the various applications it can have in business and everyday life. When I started reading about Kanban and Lean management, my first thought was “This sounds extremely similar to […]
Does this title sound confusing? Don’t worry. By the end of this article you will see that it is simpler than you think. You will be able to measure the right cycle time with your eyes closed. For those of you who are not so familiar with the term, cycle time is one of the […]
A few days ago our marketing team had its weekly replenishment meeting and somehow we started a discussion around the following topic: Do we need both, WIP limits and service level of agreements (SLAs)? Well, the short answer is yes. But the answer can also be “it depends.” So, it depends on what? After a […]
One of the main concepts in Kanban is that small batches of work should be released early and often in the process by focusing on optimizing flow. This results in continuous delivery of value to the end customer. However, we have one big challenge. How can we design а well-oiled system, so that teams can […]
Organizations have, long enough, supported the top-to-bottom hierarchy where decision-makers and employees are two different kinds. But as times change, so do organizations. Or, at least, the smart ones. Flat hierarchy, close-knit working environment, open workspaces, and virtual teams—this is what the modern business world is about. In recent years, many organizations have switched to […]
“Just make sure to keep me in the loop, alright?” How many times have you heard this expression in the organization you work for? And what happens if you end up being “out of the loop” for an important update regarding the product or the project you are working on? It’s quite uncomfortable to be […]
Kanban project management is one of the emerging PM methodologies, and the Kanban approach is suitable for every team and goal. In this guide, you will learn how to break down your projects quickly, track progress, and get status reports immediately. But first, let’s take a look at some data representing the current state of […]
“And what am I supposed to do with this?” I said, staring at my monitor. I was glaring at a digital board, with some columns, workflows, cards, and some pretty colorful lanes. “How cool!” I thought. Little did I know how this digital board was about to completely transform my perception towards productivity, efficiency, and […]
I’ve been dealing with Kanban for the past 10 years. In the beginning, it was just my work passion, then it turned to be my company and to some extent, my life. There’s a bit of irony in this, however. Throughout this decade of learning and experimentation, I never found a project planning model that […]
Once in a while, people embarrass themselves publicly. As much as I hate these events, I’m no exception. One such mini-embarrassment for me was when I asked the following question on Twitter: Although I had the best of intentions, looking at the replies made it clear that I had something to learn. My attitude was […]