Overview
Professional Scrum with Kanban (PSK) is an interactive training course that combines Scrum and Kanban practices to improve workflow and achieve better outcomes. The course focuses on theory, case studies, and hands-on exercises to teach participants how to apply Kanban practices within the context of Professional Scrum.
Objectives
At the end of Professional Scrum with Kanban course, participants will be able to
Prerequisites
- Participants should have a good understanding of Professional Scrum.
- Familiarity with the Kanban Guide for Scrum Teams and passing the Scrum Open assessment is recommended.
Course Outline
- Introduction to combining Scrum and Kanban practices
- Understanding the benefits of using both methodologies together
- Creating a Kanban board to visualize and track the flow of work in Scrum
- Limiting Work in Progress (WIP) and actively managing work items during the Sprint
- Continually evaluating and improving the flow of work
- Identifying bottlenecks and implementing adjustments
- Monitoring and analyzing flow metrics to measure performance
- Using data to enhance delivery predictability
- Integrating Kanban practices into Scrum ceremonies (e.g., Daily Scrum, Sprint Review)
- Overcoming common flow challenges with active Work in Progress (WIP) management