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Kanban vs. Scrum: What’s the Difference?

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Kanban and scrum are agile project management methodologies that can be used for similar purposes, but each has its unique pros and cons. As a project manager, it’s important to understand the difference between kanban and scrum so you can determine the best approach for your team. What Is Scrum? What Is Kanban?

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Agile Beyond IT: Lean Thinking

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It traces its roots to Lean, which is also foundational to other modern management theories. Lean’s primary focus is delivering value quickly and eliminating waste. Toyota was a Lean pioneer. Lean is a set of principles. The “House of Lean” is often used as a metaphor. Value Value is the roof of our House of Lean.

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Mastering Development Approach and Life Cycle: From Project Management to Scrum Mastery (From PM to PSM 17)

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The Development Approach and Life Cycle Performance Domain is pivotal for project managers transitioning to Scrum Masters. This domain covers the methodologies and life cycle phases of project management, offering a perspective that's crucial when moving to the iterative and incremental world of Scrum.

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What Is Kanban? Meaning, Definitions & Best Practices

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The kanban methodology was first developed as a lean manufacturing system to help with production planning , scheduling and control. It is especially used in agile or lean software development teams to define user stories , prioritization of tasks on the backlog, or as collaboration tools to provoke innovation. Here are some of them.

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Kanban History: Origin & Expansion Across Industries

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Plus, we’ll get into scrumban, a combination of kanban with scrum. Learn more History of Kanban Kanban was first introduced in Japan as a lean manufacturing approach pioneered by Taiichi Ohno in the late 1940s. These cards are the sprint backlog and are placed on a board for the scrum team to choose which user story to work on.

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Cultivating Collaboration as a Scrum Master (From PM to PSM 04)

Scrum.org

For professional Project Managers transitioning to a Scrum Master role, the project management principle of creating a collaborative project team environment, takes on a nuanced and vital role. In Scrum, the concept of a collaborative team is central, not just as a functional unit but as a self-managing and cross-functional entity.

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Evolution of a Scrum Master: From Novice to Expert

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As a seasoned Agile coach, I've often pondered over the journey a Scrum Master undertakes from their initial steps to becoming an expert. When starting as a Scrum Master, one is confronted with myriad choices and approaches to problem-solving. Adapting the Scrum framework to these nuances is where the real skill lies.

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