Kanban

A framework for visualising work, optimising flow, and enhancing value delivery through continuous improvement and collaboration.

A method for visualising work processes, enhancing flow management, and fostering continuous improvement. Posts should explore topics such as work item visualisation, cycle time reduction, throughput optimisation, and the application of metrics for informed decision-making, drawing on insights from industry thought leaders and established frameworks.

Guides

Kanban Guide

Discover more about Kanban Guide and how it can help you in your Agile journey!
Blog

Why Measuring Individual Cycle Time is Killing Your Flow (And What to Do Instead)

Measuring individual cycle time is a fundamental misunderstanding of flow in a system. Learn why flow efficiency matters and how to measure the right things in Kanban.
Videos

The Key to a Kanban Strategy: Understanding WIP Limits

Discover how to optimise work flow with effective WIP limits! Learn critical factors for establishing them as a Kanban strategist. Watch now!
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Mastering Kanban: The Essential Guide to Defining and Visualising Your Workflow for Maximum Efficiency

Unlock your team’s potential by mastering Kanban! Discover how defining and visualising your workflow can boost clarity, alignment, and efficiency.
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3 core practices of Kanban. Actively managing work items in a workflow.

Unlock your team’s potential with our guide to active workflow management in Kanban. Learn to optimise processes and prevent bottlenecks for seamless operations!
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Maximizing Transparency and Improvement in Software Engineering with Kanban

Unlock the power of Kanban! Discover how it enhances software engineering processes, boosts efficiency, and fosters team collaboration. Watch now!
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Mastering Your Kanban Board: A Practical Guide to Visualising and Optimising Your Workflow

Transform your workflow with a Kanban board! Discover how to visualise tasks, adapt processes, and boost team efficiency in our latest blog post.
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Why Limiting Work in Progress is Key to Success in Kanban

Discover how limiting work in progress (WIP) can transform your Kanban approach, boost productivity, and enhance focus in this insightful video!
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The Importance of Visualizing Your Work in a Kanban Strategy

Unlock the power of Kanban! Discover best practices for visualising workflows, optimising processes, and boosting team productivity in this insightful video.
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Blocked Columns on Kanban Boards Obfuscate Workflow and Undermine Effectiveness

Discover how blocked columns on Kanban boards hinder workflow efficiency. Learn effective strategies to enhance transparency and accountability in your team.
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Mastering Your Kanban Board: A Practical Guide to Visualising Workflows for Maximum Efficiency

Transform your workflow with a tailored Kanban board! Discover how to visualise tasks, enhance collaboration, and identify bottlenecks for improved efficiency.
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Mastering Kanban: Creating a Pull-Based System for Workflow Efficiency

Unlock your team’s potential with Kanban! Discover how pull-based principles enhance workflow efficiency, reduce waste, and boost productivity in this insightful video.
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Mastering Kanban: A Simple Guide to Its Core Principles

Unlock peak productivity with Kanban! Discover 3 essential principles to simplify workflows and enhance efficiency in this must-watch video.
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3 core practices of Kanban. Improving a workflow.

Unlock your workflow’s potential with Kanban! Discover 3 core practices to visualise, manage, and continuously improve for peak efficiency.
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How long does it take to transition from project management to Kanban?

Transform your project management approach! Discover how to seamlessly transition to Kanban, optimise workflows, and embrace agile methodologies.
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Why is Kanban such a popular approach for people in creative industries?

Discover why Kanban thrives in creative industries, tackling complexity and enhancing visibility. Join Martin Hinshelwood for insights on this agile approach!
Course

Applying Professional Kanban (APK) Course with Certification

Revolutionize Your Team’s Performance with Kanban: Join our Immersion Training Course for a deep, practical dive into Kanban principles, designed to seamlessly integrate into your work life and foster continuous improvement and real-world application. Transform the way you deliver value today!
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Understanding Kanban: A Tool for Transparency and Continuous Improvement

Unlock the true power of Kanban! Discover its benefits, key metrics, and how to transform your workflows into a secret weapon for process improvement.
Course

Applying Scaled Portfolio Kanban

Discover the transformative ‘Applying Scaled Portfolio Kanban’ course, equipping you with the tools to positively influence your organization. From setting up transparent systems to managing portfolios effectively, gain actionable skills for real-world impact.
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Practicing Kanban Using Azure Boards

All software development teams aim to enhance flow and throughput. This one-day course combines Kanban principles with Azure Boards, showing agile teams how to configure and effectively use the platform for Kanban practices. Participants will collaborate in teams on a shared project and case study to maximize learning.
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Unlocking the Power of Kanban: Transform Your Workflow with Data-Driven Insights

Unlock the power of Kanban! Discover how to optimise workflows, enhance delivery speed, and engage stakeholders with data-driven insights.
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In WIP, less is more.  Why?

Unlock productivity with ‘Less is More’ in Agile! Discover how minimalism transforms workflows and boosts efficiency. Watch now! 🚀
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Why is Kanban becoming increasingly popular in creative industries?

Explore why Kanban is gaining traction in creative industries! Discover its adaptability, core principles, and how it enhances workflow efficiency.
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Does Kanban integrate into a Scrum environment?

Discover how Kanban enhances Scrum with essential metrics and insights for better project visibility and predictability. Elevate your Agile game today!
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Professional Kanban Trainer for Applying Professional Kanban

Become a certified Professional Kanban Trainer with expert guidance from Martin Hinshelwood. Learn to optimize value flow and enhance your Scrum practices!
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3 best ways to wreck Kanban. Use vanity metrics.

Unlock Kanban success by ditching vanity metrics! Discover actionable insights to enhance your workflow and drive continuous improvement. Watch now!
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Getting started with Kanban.

Discover how to effortlessly launch a Kanban pilot in your organisation, tackle common challenges, and leverage metrics for workflow improvement!
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Introducing Kanban for Professional Scrum Teams

Discover how to integrate Kanban with Scrum in our Professional Scrum with Kanban training. Enhance your team’s workflow and earn your PSK certification!
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Mastering Caman Strategy: How to Leverage Azure DevOps for Effective Visualisation in Hybrid Work Environments

Unlock the power of Azure DevOps to enhance your Caman strategy! Discover how to visualise workflows and establish shared rules for effective team collaboration.
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My journey with Kanban and why I actively recommend it to clients.

Discover my Kanban journey and why I recommend it to clients! Learn how it enhances workflow, transparency, and predictability across all industries.
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Overview of 'applying metrics for predictability' Kanban course.

Unlock your team’s potential! Discover how to enhance predictability in delivery using Kanban metrics in this insightful course overview. 🚀📊 #Kanban #Agile
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Overview of the 'scaling with portfolio Kanban' course

Unlock organisational efficiency with our “Applying Scaling Portfolio Kanban” course! Learn to manage project portfolios effectively and enhance value delivery.
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What is Kanban?

Unlock the power of Kanban! Discover how to optimise workflows, visualise processes, and drive continuous improvement in this essential guide.
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Overview of Applying Professional Kanban course.

Unlock your team’s potential with our “Applying Professional Kanban” course! Learn key principles, tools, and techniques for continuous improvement.
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Unlocking Continuous Improvement: How Metrics and Visual Tools Transform Your Workflow

Unlock the secrets of continuous improvement with Caman! Discover how metrics and visual tools can transform your workflow and drive meaningful change.
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Unlocking Continuous Improvement: How Metrics and Visualisation Drive Workflow Success

Unlock the secrets of continuous improvement with Caman! Discover how metrics and visual tools can enhance your workflows and drive success.
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Illuminate Your Workflow: Harnessing Candan Strategies for Continuous Improvement and Transparency

Unlock the power of Candan strategies! Discover how flow metrics enhance transparency and drive continuous improvement in your workflows.
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Improvements in Visual Studio ALM from the ALM Summit

Discover the latest enhancements in Visual Studio ALM from the ALM Summit, including Git support, web-based test management, and Kanban improvements.
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Transform Your Team's Efficiency: The Three Core Principles of Caman Workflow Management

Transform your team’s workflow with Caman’s three core principles: clarity, active management, and continuous improvement. Discover how to enhance collaboration today!
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Creating nested teams in Visual Studio ALM

Learn how to create nested teams in Visual Studio ALM for better organization and reporting. Enhance your agile processes with expert insights from Martin Hinshelwood.
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Navigating Agile Learning: Embrace Change and Community in Uncertain Times

Join us for insights on adapting Scrum with Kanban in a virtual world. Discover flexibility, flow, and community support in uncertain times!
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Chicago Visual Studio ALM User Group 27th March

Join the Chicago Visual Studio ALM User Group on March 27th for insights on Kanban, Work Item Tags, and more. Don’t miss out—register now!
Workshops

The Importance of Batch to Optimise Flow

Discover more about The Importance of Batch to Optimise Flow and how it can help you in your Agile journey!

Overview of Kanban

Connect with Martin Hinshelwood

If you've made it this far, it's worth connecting with our principal consultant and coach, Martin Hinshelwood, for a 30-minute 'ask me anything' call.

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