How to Reduce Cycle Time Variability through Right-Sizing
What does it take to deliver on your commitments? Do you need a team of people who are proficient in estimating how much time the work takes? Or perhaps, all of your items should be of the same size? Not…
The #1 Mistake You’re Making When Dealing with Urgent Requests in Kanban (And How to Fix It)
Imagine this: All of your servers go down. The impact is tremendous. With a complete outage, your entire business operations come to a screeching halt. The urgency to bring the systems back online becomes palpable, and the focus shifts entirely…
The 3 Service Delivery Principles in Kanban
With the Kanban Method, we perceive our businesses as ecosystems of interconnected services. Picture an organization as a network of services, even if they cross different parts of the company. This perception enables each service to grow and change independently…
How to Optimize Your Kanban Board Layout to Move Beyond Specialization
Where does the process of optimizing our Kanban board layout start? What, first and foremost, needs to happen to enable us to enhance collaboration, streamline workflows, and achieve better outcomes altogether? Ultimately, empowering effective Kanban board design begins with a…
5 Practical Tips for Interpreting Flow Metrics in the Cumulative Flow Diagram
Imagine this: You’re part of a dynamic software development team, always seeking ways to optimize your workflow and deliver exceptional results. Recently, you stumbled upon a powerful tool called the Cumulative Flow Diagram (CFD), renowned for its ability to provide…
How to Visualize and Analyze Dependencies in Kanban
If you’ve ever found yourself struggling to manage dependencies, you’re in the right place my friend. We all know how they can impact timelines and costs! But, stick with me here because today, we’ll explore a simple yet powerful solution…
3 Challenges I Stumbled upon While Implementing WIP Limits with My Scrum Team
As we stepped into the beginning of 2018, I found myself leading a Scrum team for the first time, and let me tell you, I was absolutely determined to make it a resounding success. We had all the Agile principles…
How to Defeat Resistance to Transparency
Today, I want to dive deep into a topic that is near and dear to my heart: the resistance to transparency. You see, in the world of change management, people feel uncomfortable with the level of openness that is necessary…
How to Effectively Communicate the Value of Kanban Metrics & Analytics
Every business aims to increase revenue while minimizing cash burn and ensuring customer satisfaction. However, many inefficiencies that hinder business success often go unnoticed. To reveal these challenges, you have to shed light on your workflows and identify the factors…
Breaking Down Siloed Thinking: Strategies for Better Business Outcomes
You know, when people become too focused on their own individual tasks and responsibilities, collaboration takes a backseat. The truth is, when individuals become fixated on their own performance metrics or personal achievements, it can create a sense of rivalry….
4 Common Pitfalls to Watch Out for When Implementing Kanban Metrics
If you’re looking to implement Kanban metrics, it’s crucial to proceed with caution and stay mindful of potential traps. It’s not uncommon to encounter challenges that prevent your initiative from reaching its full potential. Today, we’ll uncover 4 common pitfalls…
Here’s Why Overemphasizing Numbers Can Lead to Negative Outcomes
Have you ever found yourself fixated on a single number, obsessing over it like it holds the key to solving all problems? I know I’ve been there. But here’s the thing: overemphasizing numbers can actually lead us down a dark…
How to Prioritize the Right Metrics for Continuous Improvement in 5 Steps
How do you know which Kanban metrics to prioritize and focus on when it comes to continuous improvement? Trust me, I understand the struggle. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed with countless numbers to track. Here’s the thing. Not all metrics…