Agile Masterclass: Agile for Project Management - Underutilization of Resources

The lecture discusses inefficiencies in workflow, focusing on underutilization of resources using a Kanban board. It explains how Kanban helps identify flow issues and introduces the concept of managing flow, which is recognized by the team rather than a manager. The lecture contrasts push and pull systems, highlighting that Kanban is a pull-based system where team members choose tasks based on need, optimizing workflow and reducing overload. The benefits of a pull system include reduced lead time and increased worker satisfaction.

What problem does a Kanban board help identify when a column is often empty?

• Lack of tasks

• Underutilized resources

• Overloaded resources

• Excessive task completion

In a pull-based system, who decides which task to work on next?

• The team member

• The client

• The team leader

• The manager

What is the primary focus of flow management in a Kanban system?

• Reducing the number of team members

• Assigning tasks to team members

• Balancing the workload across steps

• Increasing the number of tasks

How does a pull-based system benefit the workflow?

• Increases task overload

• Optimizes workflow

• Reduces worker satisfaction

• Increases lead time

What is a key advantage of team members choosing their tasks in a pull-based system?

• Tasks are completed faster

• Team members feel more satisfied

• Managers have less control

• Tasks are more evenly distributed