Are You Really Using Kanban, or Just Making a List of Issues?

Explore the true essence of Kanban methodology in this 48-minute conference talk by Tom Cudd at NDC Conferences. Discover the difference between merely tracking tasks and implementing genuine Kanban principles. Learn how Kanban's focus on flow, work in process, visualization, and continuous improvement requires a fundamental shift in mindset. Understand how teams can prioritize work completion, maximize effort, and constantly increase efficiency using Kanban. Gain insights into Kanban's value in managing unplanned work, competing priorities, and projects with unknown variables at the start. Examine real-world applications of Kanban in scenarios such as legacy project migrations, budget shifts, mergers, end-of-life projects, and support desk operations. Uncover how Kanban enables teams to learn from completed work and navigate the chaos of urgent requests effectively.