Scrum, Kanban, or Scrumban: Which Is Right for You?
Agile is on everyone’s minds today, as more and more organizations are eager to reap the benefits of rapid iterations using customer-centric approaches. Organizations tend to run to Scrum first because it is the most recognized agile framework. But is Scrum always the right answer for a team and a business? Heidi Araya discusses the types of scenarios and projects in which Scrum may not be a good fit. She shares other frameworks—including Kanban and Scrumban—as potential alternatives to consider to ensure teams and projects select the right fit and can deliver great software efficiently. Some considerations include organizational culture, size of teams, team composition, types of work, industry requirements, overall project size, and type of project. Go back to your organizations and confidently select the right frameworks for your current and future roles and projects—and explain to management why the framework chosen is appropriate.
The founder of BrightLogic, an agile consulting company, Heidi Araya consults worldwide, both virtually and on-site, with customers who need agile coaching, transformation, and process improvement. Her specialty is assessing business needs, and establishing the right methodology and process to achieve strategic and team goals. Process improvement has been Heidi’s passion since the mid-90s. With almost twenty years of experience in software, technology, project management, and process improvement methodologies, Heidi has assisted numerous companies and industries improve business processes, create better teams, increase customer satisfaction—and save millions of dollars.