Combining Kanban with Scrum is a great way to leverage the benefits of both methods. Scrum provides a framework with clearly defined roles, events, and artifacts, while Kanban brings flexibility and visualization to the workflow.
When combining Kanban with Scrum, you can use a Kanban board with the following columns:
- Backlog:
- Contains all the requirements, features, or user stories of the project.
- This is where potential work items for future sprints are stored.
- Sprint Backlog:
- Contains the work items selected from the Backlog to be completed in the current sprint.
- These items are committed to by the development team for completion within the sprint.
- In Progress:
- Shows the tasks that are currently being worked on by the development team.
- Limit the number of "In Progress" tasks to ensure focus and avoid waste.
- Done:
- Contains the tasks that have been completed in the sprint.
- These tasks have been tested and meet the Definition of Done.
Benefits of combining Kanban with Scrum:
- Increased transparency: The Kanban board helps visualize the workflow and progress of the sprint.
- Improved workflow: Kanban helps identify and resolve bottlenecks in the process.
- Increased flexibility: Kanban allows the development team to adapt to changes and prioritize work flexibly.
- Focus on completing work: Limiting WIP helps the team focus on completing tasks at hand.
Note:
- The combination of Kanban and Scrum needs to be adjusted to suit the needs and characteristics of each project.
- There needs to be a common understanding and agreement among team members on how to apply Kanban and Scrum.
By combining Kanban with Scrum, you can create an efficient, flexible workflow that focuses on delivering value to the customer.