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Life is Better with Kanban | Get the State of Kanban Results

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State of Kanban Report

More than 1,000 Kanban practitioners and enthusiasts from around the world have spoken! We now have the results from the 2021 State of Kanban survey.

Get the State of Kanban Report

Five Key Takeaways from the Report

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Kanban is global and across many industries.

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Kanban scales, both to multiple teams and to multiple functional areas.

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Kanban works, with 76% reporting Kanban to be more or much more effective than other methods.

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Tooling matters. Tools designed for Kanban are highly recommended, while general agile tools claiming to have Kanban support fall short.

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Training works. Those respondents that took training reported significantly higher utilization of key Kanban practices. 

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Become an AKT and Teach Kanban to the World

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Become an AKT and Teach Kanban to the World 

AKT Around the World

Make 2021 the year you share your love of teaching and passion for Kanban! Get accredited as a Kanban Trainer (AKT) with our Train the Trainer (TTT) courses open for registration now.

If you’ve attained the Kanban Management Professional Credential and have enough practical kanban implementation experience to write a quality case study, you may be ready to become an AKT.

“Becoming an AKT means staying fresh on Kanban. I’m passionate about teaching and Kanban is the perfect fit. It’s so practical and you can see benefits from day one.

The preparation work for TTT is intense, but it allows you to really enjoy the class, focusing on the great content and learning how to deliver the materials in engaging ways. My experience in the class was challenging, thought-provoking and fun. I loved the course! So grateful for the opportunity.”

Rocio Vazquez Ricote
March 2021 TTT Alum

Upcoming 2021 Classes

June 7 – 18

Trainers: Todd Little & Joey Spooner
English
8 am to 12 pm Central Daylight Time US
3 pm to 7 pm Central European Summer Time
1 pm to 5 pm British Summer Time / GMT
10 Half-Days (Monday – Friday)

Apply for June Train the Trainer

August 19 – 24

Trainer: Amit Kaulagekar
English
8:30 am to 4:30pm India Standard Time
1 pm to 9 pm Australian Eastern Standard Time
11 am to 7 pm China Standard Time
6 Full Days (Thursday – Tuesday)

Apply for August Train the Trainer

September 27 – October 8

Trainers: Todd Little & Joey Spooner
English
9 am to 1 pm Eastern Daylight Time US
3 pm to 7 pm Central European Summer Time
1 pm to 5 pm British Summer Time / GMT
10 Half-Days (Monday – Friday)

Apply for Sept/Oct Train the Trainer

October 4 – 15

Trainers: Aleksei Pimenov & Kirill Klimov
Russian
4 pm to 8 pm Eastern European Summer Time
(Kiev / Moscow / Minsk / Tbilisi)
10 Half-Days (Monday – Friday)

Apply for October Train the Trainer

November 15 – 26

Trainers: Helen Meek & Dan Brown
English
1 pm to 5 pm GMT
8 am to 12 pm Eastern Standard Time US
2 pm to 6 pm Central European Time
10 Half-Days (Monday – Friday)

Apply for November Train the Trainer
Bianca Griffioen

“I strongly believe in Kanban and its alternative path to agility. To see the shimmer of recognition in the eyes of a prospective AKT is priceless. At that moment I know that this person is going to be a great AKT who truly understands Kanban. A TTT class is not just another class. When you share everything you know of Kanban by teaching during a whole week (or two when online), bonds for life are made across the world. That is the true strength of Kanban University.”

Bianca Griffioen-Prawirodirdjo
AKT, KCP, KMP, TKP

April News and Views From the Kanban Community

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April News and Views From the Kanban Community
Illustrated Essential Kanban Condensed Notebook

In This Issue

Dimitar Karaivanov of Kanbanize on Implementing a Kanban System Effectively

O Guia Oficial Do Método Kanban

Kanban University Celebrates Ten Years

Meet the First Recipients of the Kanban University Distinguished Fellow Award

Quest to Increase Organisational Maturity - Kanban Coaching Exchange May 6th

Lean On Agile (& Elevate Change) with David J Anderson

What is the Kanban Maturity Model?

Change Doesn't Follow the Calendar

New to Watch on YouTube

Dimitar Karaivanov of Kanbanize on Implementing a Kanban System Effectively

In this podcast Shane Hastie, Lead Editor for Culture & Methods, spoke to Dimitar Karaivanov of Kanbanize about the six core practices of Kanban and the importance of metrics for improving the flow of work.
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O Guia Oficial Do Método Kanban

The Official Guide to the Kanban Method is now available in Portuguese. Visit the new Guide page below and click on Additional Languages to get your copy.
Get Your Copy

Kanban University Celebrates Ten Years

In case you missed it, we are taking the time to reflect on our incredible journey during the last decade. 
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Meet the First Recipients of the Kanban University Distinguished Fellow Award

Kanban University would not be where it is today without the passion and dedication of key individuals in our community. We are proud to recognize and acknowledge the first Kanban University Distinguished Fellows for their contributions to the Kanban Method body of knowledge and to the Kanban University community.
Meet the Kanban Fellows
Kanban Coaching Exchange with Andreas Bartel

Quest to Increase Organisational Maturity - Kanban Coaching Exchange May 6th

Andreas Bartel, an Accredited Kanban Consultant and Trainer, has applied the Kanban Maturity Model for more than two years now with different clients. In this talk, he will briefly summarize the model and reflect on its role as a coaching tool from a consultant’s perspective. He will also share one example from his practical application of the model in working with a client, a global logistics enterprise: How was the model applied in practical terms, which impact did it have on the service and how organizational constraints impact maturity.
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Lean On Agile (& Elevate Change)
with David J Anderson

In this episode, David J Anderson joined Shahin Sheidaei to talk about all things Kanban; Kanban Maturity Model, the new Official Guide to the Kanban Method, and more.
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What is the Kanban Maturity Model?

There is widespread thought that Kanban is just a board with columns and colored tickets. But The Kanban Method goes much beyond that. It can be used to manage the processes of the whole organization and the Kanban Maturity Model only proves that.   
Find Out How KMM Can Help You

Change Doesn't Follow the Calendar

"I found some historical lead time data. Should I just keep the most recent? Last month or quarter, perhaps?"
Get the Answer

New to Watch on YouTube
The Kanban Method | David J Anderson | Kanban Experts Series

The Kanban Method | David J Anderson | Kanban Experts Series
Festival Agile Trends España | Todd Little | English

Festival Agile Trends España | Todd Little
Also available in Spanish.

First Recipients of the KU Distinguished Fellow Award

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Kanban University would not be where it is today, celebrating TEN years, without the passion and dedication of key individuals in our community.
Today we recognize and acknowledhttps://dev-res.kanban.university/celebrating-10-years-of-kanban-university/ge the first Kanban University Distinguished Fellows for their contributions to the Kanban Method body of knowledge and to the Kanban University community.
In the coming weeks we will introduce each Fellow individually in a video interview with Todd Little, Chairman of Kanban University. The Fellows will also receive a special designation on their KU profile with the Kanban University Distinguished Fellow seal.
Congratulations and thank you all for being part of the Kanban University family! We look forward to sharing your Kanban journeys.

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  • Susanne Bartel Kanban Distinguished Fellow
  • Teodora Bozheva Kanban Distinguished Fellow
  • Andy Carmichael Kanban Distinguished Fellow
  • Dragos Dumitriu Kanban University Distinguished Fellow
  • Russell Healy Kanban University Distinguished Fellow
  • Dimitar Karaivanov Kanban University Distinguished Fellow
  • Sudipta Lahiri Kanban University Distinguished Fellow
  • Janice Linden-Reed Kanban University Distinguished Fellow
  • Todd Little Kanban University Distinguished Fellow
  • Priyank Pathak Kanban University Distinguished Fellow
  • Mahesh Singh Kanban University Distinguished Fellow
  • Frank Vega Kanban University Distinguished Fellow
  • Dave White Kanban University Distinguished Fellow
  • Wolfgang Wiedenroth Kanban University Distinguished Fellow
  • Henning Wolf Kanban University Distinguished Fellow
  • Rodrigo Yoshima Kanban University Distinguished Fellow
  • Alexei Zheglov Kanban University Distinguished Fellow

Celebrating 10 Years of Kanban University

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As the seasons are changing for many of us around the world, the promise of warmer weather brings excitement and life into everything we do. For the team at Kanban University, we are taking the time to reflect on our incredible journey during the last decade.

10 years ago this week, Kanban University was formed. To say we have come a long way since then, is an understatement. From just a few founding members we have grown to more than 300 successful Accredited Kanban Trainers worldwide. We have introduced sought after credentials like the Team Kanban Practitioner (TKP) and Kanban Management Professional (KMP), and launched our advanced Kanban journey credentials like Kanban Coaching Professional (KCP) and Accredited Kanban Consultant (AKC).

In addition, we are incredibly proud of our popular global Conference Series and Kanban Leadership Retreats. These events allow likeminded Kanban enthusiasts to expand their knowledge and network with their peers on all things Kanban. While we had to put a halt on in-person conferences temporarily, we are excited to come back bigger and better next year and connect with all of you again.

Our consistent feedback from students is that Kanban has changed their lives for the better, and there is no greater compliment than that. The impact we are making on not just people’s work lives, but also their personal lives as a result, keeps us pushing forward and working harder than ever before.

Thank you to all of you for continuing to be part of our amazing community and changing lives with us. Here is to the next 10 years of Kanban innovation and growth!!

Cheers,

The Kanban University Team

Be a Part of KU’s Next Decade of Growth

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Be a Part of Kanban University’s Next Decade of Growth

This past year has tested us all. Kanban is providing the resilience needed in today’s world as proven in our Latin American and Eastern European markets.

We have witnessed the benefits of bringing Kanban outcomes into the work lives of many around the globe. We saw relief from overburdening; improved service delivery; and the strength, robustness, and ability to survive in an uncertain world that comes from enabling evolutionary change.

Kanban University certifications have been on the rise over the last decade, and in 2020 Kanban was needed more than ever.

Be a Part of Kanban University’s Next Decade of Growth 

If you are interested in becoming certified in the Kanban method, start your journey now with Certified Kanban classes.
Your Training Path Starts Here

Have you have seen the benefits of Kanban and want to share your experience? Have you thought about becoming an Accredited Kanban Trainer (AKT)? Did you know you can attend the Kanban Train the Trainer in Spanish?

If you are a Kanban Management Professional (KMP) and would you like to spread Kanban in this rapidly growing market, contact us about starting your AKT journey.
Attend the TTT in Spanish

We also offer TTT classes in English in a number of time zones.
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The TTT does not teach kanban. Students must have achieved the Kanban Management Professional (KMP) credential and be able to present a kanban case study.