What's New in the World of Agile, Lean & Kanban? (July 2023)

Welcome to "The Kanbanize Newsletter" - July 2023 edition! Explore captivating stories on building and executing organizational strategies, Agile/Lean practices, and more. As the summer breeze sets in, we've carefully tailored our suggestions to offer you the perfect blend of inspiration without overwhelming your relaxation. Discover, learn, and find your spark in this month's newsletter! ???

BEST OF KANBANIZE?

MASTERCLASS as part of HolaFlow 2023 | Upcoming event in Bilbao, Spain??

To all our friends from Spain! ???? Join the Kanban+ co-author, Teodora Bozheva , at HolaFlow on ??? September 25 in the vibrant city of Bilbao to learn:?

• How to overcome the trap of classical methods;?
• Fundamental principles and practices of managing projects, programs, and portfolios with Kanban;?
• Where is your organization on the map to business agility;?
• and real-life success stories.

Get your ticket now: https://holaflow.es/entradas/ ??

NOTE: The event will be conducted in Spanish!?

Product Update: Kanbanize 10.3 | Meet the Calculated Custom Fields (Beta)?

Kanbanize is moving to a new dimension with the release of calculated custom fields. This is a significant addition to the platform, which enables our customers to use formulas and dynamically populate data inside specific fields to automate their processes further. As the calculated fields are still in Beta, we invite everyone to try them and give us feedback at [email protected].?

As always, there’re a couple of other improvements you will see in Kanbanize 10.3. Check out our full product update to get to know them. The link is ??.?

*We inform you that our newsletters cover all the updates on the software that we’ve released for the previous month. In this case, version 10.3 relates to June 2023.

TOP PARTNERS PICKS?

The Ingredients of an Adaptive Project & Portfolio Management | 112 PMI Bulgaria Chapter Meeting with Teodora Bozheva | Video?

Discover the secrets to project success by watching the recording of the 112 PMI Bulgaria Chapter Meeting with Teodora Bozheva, co-author of the Kanban Maturity Model. Gain insights into creating roadmaps, executing efficient workflows, fostering collaboration, and achieving unparalleled project visibility.?

Limiting WIP with Scrum | Agile Bites | Philip Ledgerwood (Co-owner of Integrity Inspired Solutions ) | Podcast??

Having too much work in the process causes delivery rate problems. If you're on a Scrum team, this might result in carried-over items, delayed readiness, limited capacity for emergencies, and extended completion times. Scrum has a WIP limiting mechanism built in. Learn how to use it effectively to achieve a consistent delivery rate in this Agile Bites podcast episode. ???

HAND-PICKED STORIES FOR YOU?

What is Strategic Thinking? The Four Key Characteristics | Professor Roger Martin | Article??

In this article, Professor Roger Martin explores the distinct characteristics of strategic thinking that set it apart from regular business thinking.

Highlighting the importance of practice, the former Dean of the Rotman School and the #1 management thinker in the world encourages readers to embrace strategic thinking to enhance their decision-making skills and navigate the complexities of the business landscape more effectively.?

How to Prepare for Strategy | Professor Roger Martin | Article?

Here is another piece of content from the previous month by Professor Martin, who questions the necessity of extensive prework before strategy efforts. He believes the strategy is a thinking process, urging teams to focus on existing choices and competitive context. He advocates for a data-driven approach guided by specific hypotheses instead of generic prework, leading to more effective strategic decision-making.?

Demystifying “Strategy” | Stefano Sostak (Agile Coach, Systemic Team Coach, Lecturer) | Article?

Stefano Sostak explains The Strategy Hexagon by Dark Horse (based on “Playing to Win” by Roger Martin), a simplified model for understanding and defining strategic challenges.

Find out more about the model by reading this insightful article.?

Adopting Agile Practices Isn’t Agile Transformation | Mike Cottmeyer (CEO & Founder of LeadingAgile ) | Video?

We highly recommend this video featuring Mike Cottmeyer , where he emphasizes the significance of aligning Agile practices with business-driven outcomes. He discusses the ultimate success criteria for Agile, the potential pitfalls of merely going through the motions of Agile, the importance of creating an Agile culture, and how to ensure your Agile teams truly embody Agile principles.?

Unleashing Potential: The Interplay of Agility and Innovation in Modern Business | Alexander Hilton (Agile Coach) | Article??

In this article, Alexander Hilton explores the vital interplay between Business Agility and Organizational Innovation for sustainable growth in modern businesses. Enjoy reading!

Our survey says… uncovering the real numbers behind flow efficiency | Nicolas Brown (Agile Coach at ASOS.com )| Article?

Here is an eye-opening analysis of the celebrated metric - Flow Efficiency! Agile Coach Nicolas Brown fearlessly uncovers the truth behind this buzzworthy concept that has captivated the lean-agile world. With data from over 60 teams, Nick dives deep into the real numbers, shedding light on Flow Efficiency's role as the ultimate measure of agility (or does it?). Uncover some captivating insights!

Rethinking Agile Transformations | Mike Hall (Lean-Agile Transformation Coach, Founder and Chief Agilist at Agile Authority) | Article?

Discover a fresh perspective on Agile transformations in Mike Hall's article! Instead of costly framework-driven approaches, he advocates for "Agile statements of intent" from leaders, empowering teams to choose their paths and fostering innovation and agility improvements. Imagine a new Agile world where teams lead the way! Check out the article for more insights.

….and last but not least in this category goes a LinkedIn post by Al Shalloway we believe deserves your attention:

WHAT ELSE??

• Doing Less with More — A Paradox in U.S. Manufacturing Productivity | Garrett Gross ?? (Product Manager at Xemelgo ) | Article?
• The reality of Big Tech's 'fake work' problem | Hugh Langley (Senior Correspondent) and Grace Kay (Business News Reporter) | Business Insider | Article?

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