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This month’s News & Views is coming to you from our North American Kanban Leadership Retreat in San Diego. Follow the action on LinkedIn at #KLR23 and check out our next retreat location in stunning Cascais, Portugal!

In This Issue

• Pack Your Bags for Portugal and Kanban Leadership Retreat Europe 2024
• Last Chance to Get “Discovering Kanban” on Kindle
• Using Kanban at Different Organizational Levels
• Let’s Talk About Scrum and Kanban
• Business Agility in the Real Estate Market. Is it Possible?
• The Actionable Metrics Course from the David J Anderson School of Management is Here!
• Change: Sailing in the Wind of Evolution and Revolution

Pack Your Bags for Portugal and Kanban Leadership Retreat Europe 2024

May 6 – 8, 2024
Grande Real Villa Itália Hotel & Spa
Cascais, Portugal

Discover the coastal charm of Cascais, Portugal while you immerse yourself in Kanban knowledge surrounded by global experts. You’ll shape the agenda on the first night for a tailored retreat experience. Stay longer for exclusive Leveling Up sessions to enhance your Kanban skills. Registration is now open for you to join the ultimate Kanban experience!

Last Chance to Get “Discovering Kanban” on Kindle

The Kindle version of “Discovering Kanban: The Evolutionary Path to Enterprise Agility” by David J Anderson is available only for a limited time and that time is running out. Get your copy by November 30th!

Discovering Kanban is the first in a four-volume ‘Better with Kanban’ series, providing complete coverage of the Kanban Method and its implementation at very large, enterprise scale implementations that span the entirety of modern enterprises. See from real life examples how to apply Kanban effectively, overcome the challenges involved, and get great results.

Using Kanban at Different Organizational Levels: KMM Plus Talks to Joey Spooner

What will your organization experience when using Kanban at different levels? Watch this latest episode of KMM Plus Talks with Joey Spooner, Vice President for Community Development and Product Management at Kanban University, as he explores Kanban from the team level to managerial level to executive level.

Let’s Talk About Scrum and Kanban

Confused about Scrum vs Kanban, or even Scrum AND Kanban? In this video, Dan Brown, Kanban University Accredited Kanban Trainer, explains how Scrum and Kanban both have their place, either together or apart, but they are never alternatives.

Business Agility in the Real Estate Market. Is it Possible?

David Ramiris, Kanban Coaching Professional and Kanban Management Professional, reflects on his recent experience with property sales and the real estate company, REMAX. In this article, he shares what he has seen under the Kanban Maturity Model (KMM) focus, showing how this approach to corporate maturity is present in several market niches. Read more to see how the KMM approach goes far beyond the technology market.

The Actionable Metrics Course from the David J Anderson School of Management is Here!

Learn How to Choose, Analyze, and Interpret Data that Truly Matters

Actionable Metrics is your gateway to understanding and harnessing the power of metrics to drive action, make improvements, and achieve your goals.

This course dives into the world of metrics, teaching you how to choose, analyze, and interpret data that truly matters. Available as an online, self-paced training course, you are able to join on your own flexible schedule.

Learn how to:

• Differentiate between meaningful, actionable metrics and superficial data.
• Develop a data-driven mindset and culture within your organization.
• Utilize various data collection and analysis techniques effectively.
• Make informed decisions, optimize processes, and drive positive outcomes.
• Enhance your problem-solving skills through data-backed insights.

Change: Sailing in the Wind of Evolution and Revolution

Fundamentally, there are two ways of changing, evolutionary and revolutionary. And which way of changing fits best where? As a sailor, Koen Halma, Kanban University Accredited Kanban Trainer, recognizes both methods and applies them almost unconsciously.

In This Issue

• Last Chance to Attend Kanban Leadership Retreat North America
• Scrum Better With Kanban In-Person Workshop at Kanban India
• Further the Foundation of the Kanban Method at Kanban India 2023
• “Discovering Kanban” Launches With Brazilian Tour
• Don’t Miss The NEW Way to Explore Kanban With Kanban+: October Partner Webinar
• The Alternative Path to Agility: Kanban Day Perú 2023
• Discover How Agility Can Transform the Way You Work at the Agile Spain Conference
• Kanban Views in Azure DevOps! Watch Our September Partner Webinar With iTrellis

Last Chance to Attend Kanban Leadership Retreat North America

November 5-8, 2023
Humphreys Half Moon Inn
San Diego, California, USA

With less than three weeks to go, don’t miss your last chance to join our North American Kanban Leadership Retreat! We return to our stunning tropical waterfront oasis in San Diego for two days packed full of engaging sessions and networking opportunities within our global Kanban community. Additionally, we’re excited to present our Leveling Up Days on November 5th and 6th, designed to broaden your expertise in coaching and training in the Kanban Method.

Scrum Better With Kanban In-Person Workshop at Kanban India

November 25, 2023
Bengaluru, India

Leading up to Kanban India’s kickoff, join Todd Little, Chairman of Kanban University, for the new Scrum Better with Kanban​ in-person workshop.

Scrum teams often encounter issues with predictability, effectiveness, and resistance to change. The Scrum Better with Kanban course can help participants improve their Scrum through the introduction of proven Kanban practices, principles, and application of evolutionary change management.

This course captures the lessons learned from Scrum teams that successfully evolved their way of working by using evolutionary change found in the Kanban Method. The hands-on training will ensure that participants walk away with a proven approach to introducing changes that will deliver results for their team and organization.

Further the Foundation of the Kanban Method at Kanban India 2023

December 1-2, 2023
Bengaluru, India

In a world full of complexities, Kanban India 2023 is back with exciting opportunities to learn and grow with stories of successful Kanban implementation across the globe. Todd Little will unveil how organizations can embrace uncertainty, harness the power of incremental improvements, and foster a culture of adaptability in his keynote address.

In addition to the new Scrum Better With Kanban Workshop on November 25, Todd will lead the Kanban Train the Trainer (TTT) course November 26-30. After the conference, Todd continues his in-person training for current Accredited Kanban Trainers with Coach the Trainer: Scrum Better with Kanban on December 3.

“Discovering Kanban” Launches With Brazilian Tour

David J Anderson celebrated the launch of his new book – “Discovering Kanban” and the “Better with Kanban” Series – with a tour of several cities in Brazil, culminating at Kanban Brazil. The book tells the origin story of Kanban and how concepts from physical industries were adapted and adopted for modern 21st-century intellectual work, and illustrates early success stories in modern technology businesses.

“Discovering Kanban” is available for purchase in English. A Spanish release is coming soon, to be followed by Portuguese and German translations. Get your copy now at the link below!

Don’t Miss The NEW Way to Explore Kanban With Kanban+: October Partner Webinar

October 24, 2023

8:00 – 9:00 PM CEST
7:00 – 8:00 PM BST
2:00 – 3:00 PM EDT
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT

Join David J Anderson and Anna Radzikowska, along with moderator Joey Spooner, for your official introduction to Kanban+ at this month’s Kanban University Partner Webinar! Sign up to join us and learn:

• How KMM Plus has evolved from its original idea to its current implementation.
• Why KMM Plus is becoming Kanban+ and what new functionality it will offer you.
• What problems Kanban+ will help you solve.
• What is the roadmap for launching the new platform and what the transition process will look like.
• Presentation of the beta version and early access.

The Alternative Path to Agility: Kanban Day Perú 2023

November 10, 2023
Hotel Miraflores Park
Lima, Perú

Now in its third year, Kanban Day Perú is aimed at Spanish speaking professionals who work or interact with the Kanban Method throughout the continent. The event will bring together more than 300 attendees from all over Latin America and 20 expert Kanban presenters from México, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, and Perú. David J Anderson, CEO at Mauvius Group and leader of the Kanban movement, has joined the roster of speakers and will present Discovering Kanban: The Evolutionary Path to Enterprise Agility.

Discover How Agility Can Transform the Way You Work at the Agile Spain Conference (CAS)

November 30 – December 1, 2023
PortAventura Convention Center
Tarragona, Spain

The Agile Spain Conference (CAS), organized by the Agile Spain association since 2010, is the most important event of the Spanish agile community. CAS 2023 will bring together agility experts from all over Spain to share their knowledge and experiences, including David J Anderson who will give a keynote address. You will learn how to apply agile principles in your organization, improve collaboration, and increase efficiency in your projects. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with professionals passionate about agility!

Kanban Views in Azure DevOps! Watch Our September Partner Webinar With iTrellis

If you have been looking for a way to build Kanban views in Azure DevOps, this Kanban University Partner Webinar with iTrellis is for you. Watch our webinar recording with Christopher Johnson, Product Owner for Portfolio++™, and learn how to use this Azure DevOps extension in support of common development ceremonies ranging from multiple team meetings to daily team planning meetings.