At the beginning of 2025, Kanban University introduced four new training programs and professional credentials: introducing role-oriented training of Flow Manager, Delivery Manager, and Demand
What is Flow? Flow is a fundamental concept in Kanban and agile methodologies, referring to the smooth, predictable, and efficient movement of work items from
Scaling a Kanban system can seem daunting, especially when you’re dealing with the complexities of a growing organization. The fear of disrupting services, overburdening teams, or getting tangled in dependencies can make the journey feel like navigating a haunted house of challenges. But there’s no need to be scared! With the right strategies—focused on managing dependencies, mastering triage, and evolving leadership—you can scale Kanban effectively and confidently. Let’s explore how to face these challenges head-on and create a sustainable, scalable Kanban system for your organization.
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Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) can be intimidating, but they don’t have to be! In business, KPIs serve as crucial markers that help us assess how well we’re meeting customer expectations and organizational goals. But when the wrong metrics are chosen—or when they don’t align with customer priorities—KPIs can lead to confusion and wasted effort.
In this blog post, we’ll dive into what makes a good KPI, how to align KPIs with what matters most to your customers, and how to use them to drive meaningful business improvements. With the right approach, you won’t need to fear KPIs anymore!
Large backlogs often feel like the lurking shadow in an otherwise well-organized process. Teams are overwhelmed by the sheer volume of tasks, uncertain about which ones to tackle first, and often fall into the trap of prioritizing based on urgency instead of impact. But, don’t be scared! Managing large backlogs effectively boils down to two critical factors: risk management and filtering.
By adopting a structured approach to assessing risk and leveraging tools like Kiviat charts and custom risk frameworks, you can not only conquer your backlog but transform it into an efficient roadmap for delivering value.
Here’s how you can approach risk and prioritization in a way that allows your team to focus on the tasks that matter most, while confidently shelving the rest.
