September News and Views from the Kanban Community

#KanbanWorks

In This Issue

• Join David J Anderson as he tours Brazil!?
• Does Kanban Have A Sprint Planning Equivalent? by Helen Meek
• How Can Kanban Transform Project Management into Software Development? (In Spanish), by Iván?Gonzales
• Stellar Work Podcast?Episode #10, with David J Anderson
• Unlocking the Power of Kanban: Real-World Applications and Economic Impact with Joey Spooner

Join David J Anderson as he tours Brazil!?

The?Kanban Brazil?caravan is embarking on a nine-city tour across Brazil to celebrate the launch of David J Anderson's book,?"Descobrindo Kanban,"?translated into Portuguese by?Alcides Viera Júnior, AKC & AKT. As part of the tour, attendees will have the chance to engage in insightful networking events with other Kanban experts and enthusiasts, including the author! The tour will visit Belo Horizonte, Salvador, Rio de Janeiro, Florianópolis, Porto Alegre, Campinas, S?o Paulo, Recife, and Brasília.

The tour begins in Belo Horizonte on?September 19th?and wraps up in Brasília on?October 1st!

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Does Kanban Have A Sprint Planning Equivalent?

In her insightful blog post,?Helen Meek, AKC & AKT, explains why Kanban doesn’t need a formal sprint planning session and introduces "Queue Replenishment"— a dynamic, adaptable approach for deciding what to work on next.?

If you want to understand how Kanban teams manage workflow with flexibility and autonomy, this is a must-read!

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How Can Kanban Transform Project Management into Software Development? (In Spanish)

Carlos is a project manager at a software development company, who struggled with overwhelming tasks, missed deadlines, and demotivated teams. By introducing Kanban, Carlos visualized work with a Kanban board and set limits on tasks in progress (WIP), leading to significant improvements in team focus, productivity, and project delivery. Through daily coordination and collaborative problem-solving, Kanban helped Carlos regain control over his projects, boost software quality, and enhance team morale.

Discover how to enhance project management with Kanban in this insightful transformation story, by?Iván Gonzales, AKC & AKT. (in Spanish or in English)?

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Stellar Work podcast?Episode #10, with David J Anderson

In this podcast,?Benjamin Igna?welcomes?David J Anderson?for a deep dive into the evolution of agile and the core principles of Kanban. David shares his journey into the Agile movement and explains how Kanban offers a more flexible, evolutionary approach to achieving agility—focusing on starting small and building over time. They also discuss the challenges of scaling agile within organizations and strategies for overcoming resistance.?

If you're eager to learn from the pioneer of the Kanban Method, this conversation is packed with insights!

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Unlocking the Power of Kanban: Real-World Applications and Economic Impact with Joey Spooner

In this episode,?Joey Spooner, AKC & AKT, shares how the Kanban principles have been successfully applied across sectors like higher education, nonprofits, and government agencies. Joey explores how clear work policies and metrics can help teams identify bottlenecks, improve flow, and elevate performance. The discussion also highlights Kanban’s ability to optimize entire organizations, with real-world examples of significant economic benefits—including millions saved by companies that have embraced Kanban practices.

Learn how Kanban can drive efficiency and profitability on a large scale, this episode is packed with actionable insights!

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