KU News

In This Issue

• Kanban – Kurz & Gut | Get the New Book from Susanne Bartel
• Story Points Are Vanity Metrics
• How to Achieve Your Business Goals Through Evolutionary Change
• Registration is Open for Kanban Brazil 2023
• The Alternative Path to Agility: Kanban Day Perú 2023
• Evolutionary Change: The Foundation of the Kanban Method –
  Kanban India 2023 Keynote
• Creating a Culture of Shared Leadership: Tips for Leaders and Managers
• Lean Coffee Facilitated by Benjamin Cooke and Helen Meek
• More Scenes from Mayrhofen and Kanban Leadership Retreat Europe

Kanban – Kurz & Gut | Get the New Book from Susanne Bartel

Experience the power of Kanban simplicity with Kanban – Kurz & Gut, a new book from Susanne Bartel | AKC, AKT, KMP, KCP, ESPP.

Kanban is a globally established method that organizations use to control and continuously improve their services more effectively. This book provides Kanban users, managers, consultants, and coaches with the tools they need to get started with Kanban, whether in a team or across teams. You will get a comprehensive picture of how Kanban is successfully used in the company.

Story Points Are Vanity Metrics

Something Daniel Ploeg has seen for a while is a disconnect between customer or broader purpose and the behaviours that story points create. Some people might find using story points valuable, however he’d argue that there is something more actionable, more aligned to customers/purpose, and also more impactful than this that you could use instead.

How to Achieve Your Business Goals Through Evolutionary Change

KMM Plus welcomes Joey Spooner, Vice President for Community Development and Product Management at Kanban University, to the latest KMM Plus Talks interview. Watch this first episode where Spooner explains how you can achieve business outcomes using the evolutionary change approach of the Kanban Method.

Registration is Open for Kanban Brazil 2023

September 13-14, 2023
São Paulo, Brazil

REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Kanban Brazil 2023 tickets are now available for the conference in São Paulo on September 13 and 14. Take advantage of the Early Bird 20% OFF discount today. The Super Early Bird batch sold out in just an hour!

The Alternative Path to Agility:
Kanban Day Perú 2023

November 10, 2023
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. Register before October 15 and save with pre-sale pricing!

Evolutionary Change: The Foundation of the Kanban Method | Kanban India 2023 Keynote

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, Chairman of Kanban University, will present his keynote titled Evolutionary Change: The Foundation of the Kanban Method. Join Todd for this enlightening session as he explores the practical application of the Kanban Method for evolutionary change. Discover how organizations can embrace uncertainty, harness the power of incremental improvements, and foster a culture of adaptability. By embracing the Kanban Method, organizations can navigate the ever-changing business landscape with confidence, unlocking their full potential for growth and success.

Creating a Culture of Shared Leadership: Tips for Leaders and Managers

In the context of Lean management, shared leadership has been finding increased application in many different business segments over the years. Whether you are a leader, manager or even willing to become one, learning about shared leadership can be valuable. In this article, Kanban Zone explains what a shared leadership model is, some of its main characteristics, the benefits of using shared leadership, and some tips for leaders and managers to create a culture of shared leadership.

Lean Coffee Facilitated by Benjamin Cooke and Helen Meek

This month Agile Coaching Exchange is doing something a little different! Instead of the usual speakers, they are putting the conversation in your hands by hosting a lean coffee session. This online event on July 26 is where you can bring your questions or things that you would love to share with the group. Maybe you have a burning question about scaling, forecasting, user stories, or different parts of the Scrum roles? Helen Meek and Benjamin Cooke will use the power of the group to share knowledge and learn from each other. No question is too big or small.

More Scenes from Mayrhofen and Kanban Leadership Retreat Europe

“After a Kanban Leadership Retreat is before a KLR. We’ve been coming to Mayrhofen for many years now. And it remains a wonderful experience. We’ve met so many great minds over the years and we are looking forward to enjoy the Kanban Leadership Retreat in Mayrhofen next year! Thank you Kanban University!”