Professional Scrum with Kanban

Increase predictability & efficiency in your product delivery

Professional Scrum with Kanban (PSK) is offered in four half-days, and it introduces class participants to good Kanban practices in the context of a professional scrum team. Students should leave with a better understanding of what good Kanban looks like and a reinforced understanding of the importance of the Scrum framework's rules. Students will be equipped with practical knowledge to implement Kanban with their Scrum Teams.  They will be able to leverage Kanban to increase the predictability and efficiency of product delivery so that they don’t lose the benefits of Scrum.

In general, scrum practitioners face 2 major challenges with Kanban:

• The misinterpretation that the Kanban is different and at odds with Scrum. 
• The misinterpretation that Kanban is only a delivery method for interrupt-driven work such as maintenance or support.

Common myths debunked during class:

• Kanban is a task board.
• Work in process limits are immutable.
• Kanban is a process change mechanism.
• Scrum teams only benefit from Kanban within a sprint.

Through experiences, you'll learn the positive impact of introducing flow to Scrum’s Events (including inside and outside of Sprints) and the value of adding Kanban from the perspective of Scrum’s Roles. By the end of this course, you will how Kanban can be useful in solving core flow issues and evolving towards a continuous flow of delivery while continuing to benefit from the Scrum Framework.

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Mary Iqbal brings a wealth of expertise as an Agile Transformation Manager, where she played a pivotal role in improving the adoption of agile frameworks for over 50 agile teams at a prominent healthcare company. She successfully led the organization through a transformative journey, enabling teams to embrace agile methodologies and achieve remarkable results.

In addition to her Agile Transformation Management experience, Mary has acted as a Scrum Master for Scrum teams, providing guidance and support in implementing Scrum practices effectively. Furthermore, she has served as an agile coach for Kanban teams, leveraging her expertise to optimize workflow management and drive continuous improvement.

Mary's exceptional leadership skills and proficiency in Scrum practices have consistently delivered tangible results. She has successfully doubled the business line of a data processing organization and implemented new technologies as primary platforms for consumer products companies, enhancing their competitiveness and driving growth.

Beyond her professional achievements, Mary's passion for promoting Scrum practices and knowledge sharing is evident through her role as the organizer of the upcoming Scrum Day conference, scheduled for September 14, 2023, in Madison, Wisconsin. This conference serves as a platform for industry professionals to gather, exchange insights, and further advance their understanding of Scrum.

Driven by her commitment to enhancing team performance, Mary founded Rebel Scrum, a company dedicated to providing comprehensive group Scrum training and consulting services. Through Rebel Scrum, she empowers teams to embrace Scrum methodologies, optimize their performance levels, and achieve outstanding outcomes.

With her extensive experience, leadership abilities, and dedication to promoting Agile transformations, Mary Iqbal is an invaluable asset for organizations aiming to navigate the dynamic business landscape and maximize their success through the implementation of agile methodologies.

This class will be offered remotely in Zoom.  You will receive an email containing the meeting information after registering for the class.