Agile Masterclass: Agile for Project Management - Specifying Rules in Kanban

This video tutorial discusses the importance of creating explicit rules when using Kanban, as opposed to the strict rules in Scrum. Kanban's flexibility requires teams to establish their own guidelines, which should be clearly communicated and agreed upon. Explicit policies not only help within the team but also in interactions with stakeholders, providing a solid foundation for managing work limits and expectations.

What is a key difference between Kanban and Scrum?

• Scrum does not require team collaboration.

• Kanban has a Scrum Master.

• Kanban lacks standard rules.

• Scrum is more flexible than Kanban.

Why is it important to make rules explicit in a Kanban team?

• To ensure everyone follows the same process.

• To create lengthy documentation.

• To avoid team collaboration.

• To eliminate the need for meetings.

How can a Kanban team make their policies explicit?

• By writing long documents.

• By having a Kanban Master.

• By avoiding any written rules.

• By setting WIP limits on the board.

What is a benefit of having explicit policies in Kanban?

• It allows for more flexible deadlines.

• It helps manage workload with stakeholders.

• It reduces the need for a Scrum Master.

• It eliminates the need for team meetings.

How do explicit policies help when a manager tries to push more work?

• They eliminate the need for a manager.

• They make the team work faster.

• They provide a basis to manage workload limits.

• They allow the team to accept all tasks.