Agile Project Management:: Navigating Pros and Cons of Scrum, Kanban and combining them

by Julian Cambridge

Overview

Scrum and Kanban are Agile project management frameworks that aim to improve team productivity, customer satisfaction, and product quality. Scrum emphasises transparency, flexibility, collaboration, and high-quality product delivery but requires discipline and a skilled Scrum Master to manage the process, may focus too heavily on velocity at the expense of quality, and may not be suitable for all types of projects. Kanban emphasises efficient workflow optimisation, adaptability, reduced lead time, and continuous improvement but can be challenging to manage dependencies and lack a formal role structure, can lead to team overload and burnout if limits are not properly set, and may not be well-suited to all types of projects. Understanding the strengths and weaknesses of both frameworks, and the two combined, is important to choose the one that most appropriately fits the project and team's needs, enabling the delivery of high-quality products that meet customer satisfaction.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940167195097
Publisher:	Julian Cambridge
Publication date:	06/24/2023
Sold by:	Draft2Digital
Format:	eBook
File size:	190 KB

About the Author

 Julian Cambridge is an accomplished author and accredited Agile and Lean trainer with extensive experience in the banking and digital sectors. As an Accredited Kanban Trainer (AKT), Julian delivers a range of Kanban courses, including the Team Kanban Practitioner (TKP), Kanban System Design (KSD) and Kanban Systems Improvement (KSI) courses. In addition to his Kanban expertise, Julian is a Certified Scrum Professional and has worked with clients such as Brewin Dolphin, Investec Wealth & Investment, and Investec Private Bank. He is also an Authorised Instructor for ICAgile and frequently delivers the Agile Fundamentals (ICP), Agile Product Ownership (ICP-APO), Agile Testing (ICP-TST) and Business Agility Foundations (ICP-BAF) courses. Julian is also a successful author with published books including "The Sprint: A day-to-day feel of life on a Scrum team," "The Board: A day-to-day feel of life on a Kanban team," "The Art of Lean: Production Systems and Marketing Strategies in the modern era," "The Whole Game: Systems Thinking Approach to Invasion Sports," "Kaizen: The Philosophy of Continuous Improvement for Business and Education" and "Agile Project Management: Navigating Pros and Cons of Scrum, Kanban and combining them. His books offer valuable insights and practical tips for professionals looking to improve their Agile and Lean practices. Overall, Julian's extensive experience and expertise in Agile and Lean methodologies, combined with his successful writing career, make him a valuable asset to any organisation looking to improve their processes and achieve greater efficiency.