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January News & Views 2021 from the Kanban Community

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Case studies, webinars, 2021 goals and more.

In This Issue

Kanban-Empowered Digital Transformation

Sketchnote: Flow Conference 2020

Kanban Comes of Age! Webinar Recording

New Year, New Goals. What to Include in Your 2021 Plans

Kanban Maturity Model Com Pizza (Portuguese)

Deliver On Your Commitments: The 3-Step Project Management Guide

Kanban Coaching Exchange Upcoming Events

 

Kanban-Empowered Digital Transformation

A Businessmap Case Study 

The newest Businessmap case study tells the digital transformation story of Boa Vista and demonstrates how Kanban and Businessmap helped them:

  • Bring strategic goals, risk management, and continuous improvement efforts closer to the teams’ daily operations
  • Continuously improve work process based on data
  • Adapt more quickly to changing requirements

Read the full story for more details.
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Sketchnote from Flow Conference 2020

Sketchnote: Flow Conference 2020

Ceren Yildirim perfectly captured David J Anderson’s talk at the Flow Conference with this sketchnote. We just had to share! Follow @sketching4agile for more.
 
Kanban Comes Of Age! Webinar

Kanban Comes of Age! Webinar Recording

In these times that demand organizational resilience, the Kanban Maturity Model is here to help. Last month, David J Anderson joined Digité for a webinar on organizational maturity. This webinar outlines how and why the Kanban Maturity Model is the right tool to build a resilient organization, fit to take on the economic challenges that lie ahead. If you missed it, you can still catch the recording below.
Watch the Webinar
 
2021 Plans

What to Include in Your 2021 Plans

Have you already planned your goals for this year or are you just starting? Mauvisoft has some hints on what to include in your 2021 plans. Let the Kanban Method bring you to a higher Maturity Level! 
Set Your Goals
 
Kanban Maturity Model Com Pizza

Kanban Maturity Model Com Pizza (Portuguese)

Você deve estar se perguntando o por quê desse título tão engraçado em um post. Bom, uma das coisas que vemos com frequência é a dificuldade de entender o modelo KMM – Kanban Maturity Model. Apesar de já termos escrito um post sobre o modelo com seus pilares e arquitetura, resolvemos trazer o modelo em pedaços… isso mesmo… pedaços de uma pizza.
Read More From Ricardo Polito
 
Nave Webinar

Webinar – Deliver On Your Commitments:
The 3-Step Project Management Guide

If you want to keep your commitments by making data-driven decisions, relieve team overburden and work with happy, self-organized and motivated people – this webinar is your ticket to make that happen. Register now to join Sonya Siderova and Nave on January 12th or 13th. 
Reserve Your Seat
Kanban Coaching Exchange

Kanban Coaching Exchange

Business Not Engaged? Let’s Fix That – With Clarke Ching

If your agile team is fast, but you’re slowed down – or going very quickly in the wrong direction – because your “customers” aren’t engaged, then you’ll find this session fascinating and useful. The problem isn’t motivation or politics … it’s something else and it’s far easier to fix than you think.

Thursday, January 21, 2021
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM GMT
Attend Online


Kanban University  |  Kanban.University  |  KU@kanban.university
1570 W Armory Way Ste 101, #188, Seattle, WA 98119, USA

Cheers to a New Year! Kanban highlights from 2020

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Look inside for our Kanban highlights from 2020

 
 

2020 is (finally) coming to an end and the team at Kanban University is looking back at what an incredibly challenging year it has been.

Despite the obstacles, we have witnessed a true example of the resilience that Kanban brings, and the impact Kanban can have on not only businesses, but also individuals worldwide.

We know it has been a tough year, but we are happy to see so many of you stick with us and utilize our many tools to make it through this new ever changing virtual world. We look forward to continuing the journey with you in the new year and can’t wait to share the exciting things we have planned.


Here’s to a healthy and prosperous 2021!

 

Cheers!
The Kanban University Team

Our 2020 Highlights
 

Kanban University classes have gone virtual! We successfully brought Kanban training at a safe social distance right into your (home) office.

Enterprise Agility Europe was transformed into a virtual Enterprise Agility Everywhere! and reached attendees from 23 countries worldwide.
Kanban University Conference Archive

We traveled back to conferences of the past with the new Kanban University Conference Archive.  
Accredited Kanban Trainer

67 new Accredited Kanban Trainers and 16 new Licensed Training Organizations joined Kanban University this year!
Yes We Kanban

Rosie, our new KU and Kanban mascot, joined the team along with the revival of the #YesWeKanban motto, perfect for the Covid era. 
Monthly News & Views Newsletter

We launched a monthly News & Views newsletter to share exciting topics and events from around the Kanban community.

Our Linkedin community grew to more than 26,000 followers! Join us by clicking below. You can also find KU on Twitter and Facebook. 
Join the Kanban University Community

Introducing New Kanban Resources

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It’s time to say goodbye to 2020 and hello to 2021, and we are proud of how the Kanban University community has pivoted to overcome the many obstacles thrown at us. Resilient is an understatement!

As we move into the New Year, we’re curious to know your greatest needs. How can we help guide you in your next steps on the Kanban Development Path?

The KU Team is here to support you, so please don’t hesitate to reach out to us here. 

One resource we are sharing today is our new sets of Kanban University flyers available with our Rosie mascot, as well as a design for more traditional industries.

• What is The Kanban Method?
• Frequently Asked Questions About The Kanban Method
• Team Kanban Practitioner

Click on the images below to download your copies today! And be on the lookout for more languages coming soon.

What is the Kanban Method? (Rosie)
Team Kanban Practitioner (Rosie)
Frequently Asked Questions

 

What is the Kanban Method? (Traditional)
Team Kanban Practitioner (Traditional)

 

Become a Kanban Trainer in 2021 – Apply today!

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Train the Trainer courses are filling up fast. Apply today!

 
 

Do you have a passion for kanban and want to teach others? Are you a Kanban Management Professional (KMP) with practical kanban experience? Does your kanban journey lead down the Training path?

If you answered YES to all these questions, you can begin the accreditation process by attending the Kanban Train the Trainer (TTT) course virtually (like our recent TTT attendees pictured above).
 
Apply for Train the Trainer
 

Unlike most trainings, the TTT requires that you learn before you attend class. Many candidates spend weeks preparing for the TTT. You are expected to master the curriculum, prepare a kanban case study to demonstrate your experience, and deepen your kanban knowledge… all before class begins!

Class time is spent refining your training skills, testing your content knowledge, and inspiring your creativity. Attending the TTT means you commit to practicing three classes worth of material, preparing a sharp, concise kanban case study, and attending every minute of this assessment class designed to evaluate your ability to present the Kanban University course curriculum effectively and knowledgeably in a classroom setting. Becoming an AKT means becoming an elite trainer licensed to deliver certified Kanban training to further your career goals.

 

We are now accepting applications for TTT classes for 2021. Email us at KU@kanban.university, we will review the pre-requisites and find the best matching time and location for you.
 
Learn More About Becoming an AKT
 


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Kanban University’s Train the Trainer course is meticulous, it needs to be. The content is wide, deep and includes a certain level of myth vs fact realization.

To be an Accredited Kanban Trainer is to know the teachings well enough that we can field questions and answer responsibly, providing insights for our students and the further adoption of the Kanban Method.

You will be seen as a trusted expert, with the opportunity to express what that means through the material that you teach. I have not experienced a trainer program such as this before and am very relieved I have!

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Nicholas Wong, AKT
New Zealand

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. Attending the TTT course does not guarantee approval. Approved attendees may become AKTs licensed by Kanban University to teach one or more of the KU foundation courses: Team Kanban Practitioner, Kanban System Design, and Kanban Systems Improvement.
 
 

 

December News & Views 2020 from the Kanban Community

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Why We Need the Kanban Maturity Model

 
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December News & Views From the Kanban Community
 

In This Issue

Why We Need the Kanban Maturity Model

Organizational Maturity Explained

Real Options – More Than Deferring Commitment

Kanban Comes of Age! December 14th Webinar

The Big LEANOVATE Advent Calendar

Kanban is not a card, but a space

Last Chance to Join Two Online Kanban Conferences This Week
 
 

Why We Need the Kanban Maturity Model
David J Anderson | Kanban Experts Series

The Kanban Maturity Model (KMM) exists to provide actionable guidance. Given where you are, the KMM suggests what you can and should do next. KMM is based on 12 years of real world case studies, observed behavior, outcomes and empirical evidence. In his keynote from Lean Kanban North America 2019, David J Anderson takes us through the Kanban Maturity Levels and explains how to let the KMM be your guide.
 
Watch Now
 
 

Organizational Maturity Explained

Kanban Maturity Model has released more content on KMM Plus to assist you with leading transformational change in your organization. Illustrating the levels of maturity, Organizational Maturity Explained will help you to understand how organizations grow in their maturity based on KMM’s famous pizza example. The “Pizza” poster is part of the KMM Plus 2nd content extension pack, which includes: Building Resilience, Barriers to Adoption and Culture – Extension. 
 
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Real Options – More Than Deferring Commitment

Do you have zero uncertainty in your work or processes? Then keep scrolling! However, if you find yourself with options, check out this article by Anna Radzikowska on real options, uncertainty, and how to use upstream Kanban for better decision-making.
 
Read More From Anna Radzikowska
 
 

Kanban Comes of Age! In These Times That Demand Organizational Resilience, The Kanban Maturity Model Is Here To Help

Organizational maturity enables resilience. An ability to bounce back, to withstand setbacks, and to reinvent itself, is what this decade demands. Kanban should be at the core of our organizational design strategy in these tough economic times. This webinar will outline how and why the Kanban Maturity Model is the right tool to build a resilient organization, fit to take on the economic challenges that lie ahead.
 
Register for the Webinar
 
 

Der große LEANOVATE Adventskalender

The Big LEANOVATE Advent Calendar

Mit viel Liebe haben Leanovate hinter 24 Türchen viele agile Best Practices, persönliche Berichte, Tipps & Know-How’s versteckt! Santa Claus Einen schönen Start in den Dezember!

With a lot of love, Leanovate has hidden many agile best practices, personal reports, tips & know-how behind 24 doors! Have a nice start to December!
 
Heute Türchen aufmachen! (Open the doors today)
 
 

Kanban Não é um Cartão, Mas um Espaço

O que é Kanban? Kanban não é um cartão, mas um espaço.
 
Read More from Aspercom
 
 
 

Last Chance to Join Two Online Kanban Conferences This Week

Kanban India 2020

December 4 – 5
Online
13:45 – 22:00 IST
 
Register for Kanban India
 

Flow Conference

December 7 – 11
Online
06:00 – 14:00 GMT
 
Register for Flow Conference
 

Six Kanban Tools To Keep You on Track

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Looking to uplevel your Kanban game in 2021?

Get your team on track with these Kanban tools. 

 

 

 

Watch demos of these top Kanban platforms. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌&nbsp‌

 
 
 
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SwiftKanban – Visual work management tool
SwiftKanban

SwiftKanban’s recent significant updates include: Powerful Lead Time distribution analysis with custom thresholds or confidence levels; Enhanced Portfolio Management with enhanced progress fill-up options in Portfolio Lanes and Columns; More powerful backlog grooming with the addition of an integrated Story Mapping module; Integrations with MS Teams and Zapier, connecting to 1000s of productivity tools; New UI for better user experience and greater card layout control.
Watch a SwiftKanban Demo
 
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Businessmap – Efficient project management and delivery
Welcome to Kanbanize

Businessmap helps managers gain visibility across all projects, connects planning with execution, and guides the continuous optimization of the team workflows. Visualize your processes with fully customizable Kanban Boards. Gain a clear overview of project status and future work at a glance.
Watch a Businessmap Demo
 
Get a Free Trial
 
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KMM Plus – A map to organizational agility, resilience & reinvention
KMMPlus

The Kanban Maturity Model provides pragmatic, actionable, evidence-based guidance and shows how to achieve true enterprise agility. KMM Plus gives immediate access to updated information and knowledge which will not be available in the KMM 1.3 book for another two years. 
Watch a KMM Plus Demo
 
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Menta Triage App – Your pocket advisor for better decision making
Menta Triage App

Menta Triage provides an easy and convenient way to work with Triage tables to determine the class of service of a working item based on a scheduled start date and understanding of the cost of delay. It is newly updated with Dependency Management Advice and is available in English, Portuguese (Brazilian), Spanish, German, and Russian.
Watch a Menta Triage App Demo
 
Download the App
 
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Nave – Dashboard for Kanban teams
Nave

Increase your performance, identify problems with ease, and focus on improving flow efficiency with Kanban Analytics on Jira, Trello, Asana and Azure DevOps. With Kanban analytics on their existing tools, help your clients start with what they do now and avoid resistance moving along the path of business agility. With Nave’s trial offer, any plan is free for 14 days, no credit card required.
Watch a Nave Demo
 
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Kaiten – The visual management of services ecosystem in your enterprise
Kaiten

Kaiten combines the ease of use (like Trello) with Kanban functionality. Bring everyone in a single space and stop switching between different tools. Reports, visual signals, multiple boards in the space, portfolio Kanban, upstream/downstream—anything you love about Kanban you’ll find in Kaiten. 
Watch a Kaiten Demo
 
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