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April News and Views From the Kanban Community

April 28, 2021 by Kanban University

April News and Views From the Kanban Community

Illustrated Essential Kanban Condensed Notebook

In This Issue

Dimitar Karaivanov of Kanbanize on Implementing a Kanban System Effectively

O Guia Oficial Do Método Kanban

Kanban University Celebrates Ten Years

Meet the First Recipients of the Kanban University Distinguished Fellow Award

Quest to Increase Organisational Maturity - Kanban Coaching Exchange May 6th

Lean On Agile (& Elevate Change) with David J Anderson

What is the Kanban Maturity Model?

Change Doesn't Follow the Calendar

New to Watch on YouTube

Dimitar Karaivanov of Kanbanize on Implementing a Kanban System Effectively

In this podcast Shane Hastie, Lead Editor for Culture & Methods, spoke to Dimitar Karaivanov of Kanbanize about the six core practices of Kanban and the importance of metrics for improving the flow of work.

Listen at InfoQ

O Guia Oficial Do Método Kanban

The Official Guide to the Kanban Method is now available in Portuguese. Visit the new Guide page below and click on Additional Languages to get your copy.

Get Your Copy

Kanban University Celebrates Ten Years

In case you missed it, we are taking the time to reflect on our incredible journey during the last decade.

Meet the First Recipients of the Kanban University Distinguished Fellow Award

Kanban University would not be where it is today without the passion and dedication of key individuals in our community. We are proud to recognize and acknowledge the first Kanban University Distinguished Fellows for their contributions to the Kanban Method body of knowledge and to the Kanban University community.

Meet the Kanban Fellows

Kanban Coaching Exchange with Andreas Bartel

Quest to Increase Organisational Maturity - Kanban Coaching Exchange May 6th

Andreas Bartel, an Accredited Kanban Consultant and Trainer, has applied the Kanban Maturity Model for more than two years now with different clients. In this talk, he will briefly summarize the model and reflect on its role as a coaching tool from a consultant’s perspective. He will also share one example from his practical application of the model in working with a client, a global logistics enterprise: How was the model applied in practical terms, which impact did it have on the service and how organizational constraints impact maturity.

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Lean On Agile (& Elevate Change)
with David J Anderson

In this episode, David J Anderson joined Shahin Sheidaei to talk about all things Kanban; Kanban Maturity Model, the new Official Guide to the Kanban Method, and more.

Listen at Elevate Change

What is the Kanban Maturity Model?

There is widespread thought that Kanban is just a board with columns and colored tickets. But The Kanban Method goes much beyond that. It can be used to manage the processes of the whole organization and the Kanban Maturity Model only proves that.

Find Out How KMM Can Help You

Change Doesn't Follow the Calendar

"I found some historical lead time data. Should I just keep the most recent? Last month or quarter, perhaps?"

Get the Answer

New to Watch on YouTube

The Kanban Method | David J Anderson | Kanban Experts Series

Festival Agile Trends España | Todd Little | English

Festival Agile Trends España | Todd Little
Also available in Spanish.

First Recipients of the KU Distinguished Fellow Award

April 21, 2021 by Kanban University

Kanban University would not be where it is today, celebrating TEN years, without the passion and dedication of key individuals in our community.

Today we recognize and acknowledge the first Kanban University Distinguished Fellows for their contributions to the Kanban Method body of knowledge and to the Kanban University community.

In the coming weeks we will introduce each Fellow individually in a video interview with Todd Little, Chairman of Kanban University. The Fellows will also receive a special designation on their KU profile with the Kanban University Distinguished Fellow seal.

Congratulations and thank you all for being part of the Kanban University family! We look forward to sharing your Kanban journeys.

#KanbanFellow

Celebrating 10 Years of Kanban University

April 14, 2021 by Kanban University

As the seasons are changing for many of us around the world, the promise of warmer weather brings excitement and life into everything we do. For the team at Kanban University, we are taking the time to reflect on our incredible journey during the last decade.

10 years ago this week, Kanban University was formed. To say we have come a long way since then, is an understatement. From just a few founding members we have grown to more than 300 successful Accredited Kanban Trainers worldwide. We have introduced sought after credentials like the Team Kanban Practitioner (TKP) and Kanban Management Professional (KMP), and launched our advanced Kanban journey credentials like Kanban Coaching Professional (KCP) and Accredited Kanban Consultant (AKC).

In addition, we are incredibly proud of our popular global Conference Series and Kanban Leadership Retreats. These events allow likeminded Kanban enthusiasts to expand their knowledge and network with their peers on all things Kanban. While we had to put a halt on in-person conferences temporarily, we are excited to come back bigger and better next year and connect with all of you again.

Our consistent feedback from students is that Kanban has changed their lives for the better, and there is no greater compliment than that. The impact we are making on not just people’s work lives, but also their personal lives as a result, keeps us pushing forward and working harder than ever before.

Thank you to all of you for continuing to be part of our amazing community and changing lives with us. Here is to the next 10 years of Kanban innovation and growth!!

Cheers,

The Kanban University Team

Be a Part of KU’s Next Decade of Growth

April 9, 2021 by Kanban University

This past year has tested us all. Kanban is providing the resilience needed in today’s world as proven in our Latin American and Eastern European markets.

We have witnessed the benefits of bringing Kanban outcomes into the work lives of many around the globe. We saw relief from overburdening; improved service delivery; and the strength, robustness, and ability to survive in an uncertain world that comes from enabling evolutionary change.

Kanban University certifications have been on the rise over the last decade, and in 2020 Kanban was needed more than ever.

Be a Part of Kanban University’s Next Decade of Growth

If you are interested in becoming certified in the Kanban method, start your journey now with Certified Kanban classes.

Your Training Path Starts Here

Have you have seen the benefits of Kanban and want to share your experience? Have you thought about becoming an Accredited Kanban Trainer (AKT)? Did you know you can attend the Kanban Train the Trainer in Spanish?

If you are a Kanban Management Professional (KMP) and would you like to spread Kanban in this rapidly growing market, contact us about starting your AKT journey.

Attend the TTT in Spanish

We also offer TTT classes in English in a number of time zones.

Find More TTT Classes

The TTT does not teach kanban. Students must have achieved the Kanban Management Professional (KMP) credential and be able to present a kanban case study.

March News and Views From the Kanban Community

March 3, 2021 by Kanban University

March News & Views From the Kanban Community

In This Issue

How Kanban Can Support Evolutionary Change

SquirrelNorth Walks Through The Official Guide to The Kanban Method

The Kanban Picture

Make Your Voice Heard: Take the State of Kanban Survey

Quatro Métricas Essenciais para Melhorar o Seu Processo Ágil
(Four Essential Metrics to Improve Your Agile Process)

Cycle time vs Lead time – What is the difference?

How Kanban Can Support Evolutionary Change

Version 1.2 of the Kanban Maturity Model (released in October 2020) provides information about values that help succeed agile initiatives and transformations, ideas to prevent culture from going back in organizations, and insights on the human condition and understanding empathy. Read the newest interview with authors David Anderson and Teodora Bozheva to learn even more about the Kanban Maturity Model.

SquirrelNorth Walks Through The Official Guide to The Kanban Method

Kanban University just launched The Official Guide to the Kanban Method. In this video, SquirrelNorth takes you through the highlights of the guide in just 6 minutes!

Watch the Walk Through

The Kanban Picture

Have you seen the big picture? The Kanban Big Picture that is. Created by André Suman, the Kanban Picture suggests a “work dynamic” for teams starting with the Kanban Method. Get the latest version to introduce Kanban to your teams. Feel free to use and don’t forget to cite the source!

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Make Your Voice Heard: Take the State of Kanban Survey

Your voice is critical to the Kanban community. Kanban University, Kanbanize and Digité invite you to participate in the inaugural State of Kanban Survey 2021. We’re looking for everyone from newbies to experts, in all countries and industries, to provide insight which will be compiled and analyzed for the upcoming State of Kanban Report.

Give us 10-15 minutes of your time now and make your mark on the future of Kanban!

Take the State of Kanban Survey

Quatro Métricas Essenciais para Melhorar o Seu Processo Ágil — Parte 3: Eficiência de Flux

Conheça os verdadeiros vilões da produtividade do seu time. E saiba como atacá-los imediatamente!

Para saber mais, segue aqui a terceira parte da nossa série de métricas de fluxo.

Four Essential Metrics to Improve Your Agile Process – Part 3: Flow Efficiency

Meet the real productivity villains of your team. And learn how to attack them right away!

To learn more, here’s the third part of our flow metrics series.

Cycle time vs Lead time – What is the Difference?

These two concepts are popular in Kanban and are known in other agile methods. Find out about their difference in Kanban with this guide from Mauvisoft.

Get The Official Guide to The Kanban Method

February 24, 2021 by Kanban University

NEW TO KANBAN?
Get The Official Guide to The Kanban Method

Get ready to join Rosie for a drive on the “Kan-Bahn” when you download The Official Guide to The Kanban Method, new from Kanban University.

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Targeted to those of you new to Kanban, the Guide will teach you the basics of The Kanban Method and help you connect to the concept through the Kan-Bahn introductory metaphor.

Our newest infographic outlines the principles and practices you need to know as you begin your Kanban journey. Finally, we tackle specific practices for implementing Kanban in your company or organization.

Start where you are NOW and download your free copy from kanban.university!