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🤔 Scrum vs. Kanban: Which Agile Approach is Right for Your Team? Both scrum and kanban have evolved to tackle unique challenges in organizing work, but how do you know which framework to choose? Can they be used interchangeably, or do they serve specific purposes? In this article, we dive into the key attributes of both practices, exploring when to use each and how they can complement one another. Ready to clarify the differences and discover the best approach for your projects? Let's get started! 🚀 https://hubs.li/Q02YysFr0 #Agile #Scrum #Kanban #ProjectManagement #Teamwork

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Ashley Keys

Agile Transformation Leader | Certified Scrum Master & Certified Scrum Product Owner | Empowering Remote Teams to Deliver Value | Driving Innovation with Agile Excellence

1mo

Great article! Both Scrum and Kanban definitely have their superpowers, and picking the right one depends on your team’s vibe and the work at hand. Scrum is like that well-organized friend who loves deadlines and structured sprints—perfect for projects with clear goals. Kanban, on the other hand, is the flexible one that rolls with the punches and keeps things flowing smoothly—great for teams with ever-changing priorities. But here’s the fun part: they’re not sworn enemies! You can totally mix and match—use Kanban to manage work within a Scrum sprint and get the best of both worlds. It’s all about finding the right fit for your team and project, and making it work for you!

Sunny Dhillon

Accredited Kanban Trainer

1mo

I am not sure this comparison is quite true, especially when compared to the Kanban Method from Kanban University . 1) Nothing in Kanban Method says it's a continuous flow of work, it's about improving flow so you can easily apply easily apply PDCA to Kanban. There is nothing to prevent you from applying time boxes in Kanban to iterate 2)Kanban Method has Cadences such as Service Delivery Review, Team Kanban Meeting, Operations Review to inspect and adapt. 3) Kanban Method has plenty of provisions for planning including the cadences previously mentioned. 4) Kanban has accountabilities such as Service Delivery Manager and Service Request Manager but doesn't mandate you use them but they may be helpful. 5) Kanban engages stakeholder through cadences for example. 6) Kanban provides as much transparency as Scrum does, if not more through flow metrics, commitment points etc. In a nutshell they are both powerful that can be used to complement each other and doesn't have to be a choice 😀

Punita Dave

President - Certified Scrum Trainer (CST), CS@SP, CLP at ApexOrion

1mo

The article is written from the perspective of origins of Kanban and its underlying principles, and does not focus on any one specific Kanban-based method or approach. For example, we can add time-boxing on top of fundamental Kanban principles and thinking. Just as Scrum Teams can utilize any other good Agile practice in their day-to-day activities. Many teams using Kanban approach to work have also adopted a Product Owner role. At the end of the day, Agility is about adopting what works for the team.

We’re thrilled to see the lively debate on this article! Scrum Alliance encourages agile teams to find the solutions and processes that support their ability to collaborate and deliver results, whether that’s scrumban, kanban, scrum, or something else. We also respect and seek out diverse perspectives and believe the author’s opinion on scrum vs. kanban is a valid one that shapes an important debate about tailoring frameworks to support your team.

No, thumps down! I can't believe that's from official Scrum Alliance resources! Many facts about Kanban that are described in the article are wrong, Sunny Dhillon already pointed out some of them. It shouldn't be the question Scrum VS. Kanban because both approaches have their strength when proberly used. Infact the best option would be to go for Scrum WITH Kanban with no need of cherrypicking but utilizing the power of both! Take the article and feed any unbiased AI with it to find the misunderstandings ... or ask someone from your network who has strong experience with both approaches!

Thanks for the insightful comparison, Scrum Alliance! Knowing when to use Scrum or Kanban can make a huge difference in team productivity. Appreciate the guidance!

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Really important question. Many persons thinks that KanBan is kind of Wild West without any guidelines or good practices. This also leads to a very fast decision can often be KanBan. This leads to WildWest or too late decisions about rules to follow. A total overview is always best to have before implementing anything.

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Derrick Josten

Chief Executive Officer @ Aurora Training Advantage | CSPO, SHRM Recertification

1mo

Scrum thrives with structure and predictability, while Kanban shines in flexibility and flow. Knowing your team’s rhythm is half the battle—pick the framework that amplifies, not hinders, your strengths.

Lavanya AK, PMP®

Ex Questian| IT Project Lead | PMP | Certified Scrum Master| Expertise in Agile and Waterfall, Hybrid| Risk Management| Process Optimization |Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement.

1mo

Great advice

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