S2 E38 Kanban is (not) disciplined – Busting the No-Planning Myth
🎙️ In this episode of Kanban Lab, Soma and Orod tackle another common myth: that Kanban isn’t disciplined because it lacks planning.They explain how Kanban actually promotes continuous, thoughtful planning through regular and on-demand replenishment. Work is pulled when the team has capacity and when customer demand is ready. They also explore the role of the upstream process in improving clarity and readiness before commitment.💬 Have you used upstream Kanban or on-demand planning in your team? Share your experience in the comments!
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S2 E37 Kanban does (not) support change
This week, Soma and Orod unpack a common myth: Kanban doesn’t support change.In reality, change is at the heart of Kanban. In this episode, they explore how Kanban takes an evolutionary approach to change, introducing improvements gradually, guided by problems, dissatisfaction (STATIK), and data-driven decisions to track progress over time.Tune in to learn how Kanban helps you build sustainable change, step by step.
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S2 E36 Why Workflow Matters More Than You Think
This week on Kanban Lab, Soma and Orod explore the real value of having a clear workflow. Orod shares a recent client story that highlights how even a simple workflow can improve visibility, reduce overhead, boost collaboration, and help teams focus on what really matters.If you're still using task lists to track progress, this episode might change the way you think about flow.
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S2 E35 Kanban does (not) work, for large teams
In this episode, Soma and Orod bust another common myth: Kanban doesn’t work for large teams.They share real examples of using Kanban with teams of 20+ people and explain how Kanban doesn’t prescribe team size. Instead, it helps you see problems and use its principles to improve collaboration, flow, and outcomes—no matter the team size.Have you used Kanban with a large team? Share your experience in the comments!
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S2 E34: Stop Tracking Tasks, Use Workflow to Track Progress!
Many teams track progress using tasks, but is that the best approach? In this episode, Soma and Orod discuss how workflows helped one of Orod’s clients track progress more effectively. They explore the benefits of a simple workflow—reducing admin work, improving collaboration, identifying bottlenecks, and ultimately enhancing flow and customer satisfaction. 📌 How does your team track progress? Share your thoughts in the comments! #Kanban #Workflow #Agility #KanbanLabPodcast
In each episode, we'll pick a common question and dive into a different aspect of Kanban, exploring its principles, practices, and applications and answering that question.
Our goal in this podcast is to demystify Kanban and help listeners understand how it can benefit their teams and organisations through addressing the common misconceptions, clarifying concepts and answering questions about Kanban.
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