Scrum vs Kanban – The Best of Both (PowerPoint PPTX)

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Scrum vs. Kanban – The Best of Both

In the world of Agile project management, Scrum and Kanban are two of the most widely used frameworks. While both aim to enhance efficiency, productivity, and adaptability, they differ in structure and execution. By understanding the strengths of each, organizations can leverage a hybrid approach to maximize agility and workflow efficiency.

Scrum: A Structured Agile Framework

Scrum is an iterative framework designed for teams working in time-boxed sprints (usually 1-4 weeks). It follows a structured approach, focusing on fixed roles, ceremonies, and artifacts to ensure progress and accountability.

Key Features of Scrum:
✅ Defined Roles: Product Owner, Scrum Master, Development Team
✅ Sprints: Short, time-bound iterations with clear deliverables
✅ Ceremonies: Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives
✅ Product Backlog: A prioritized list of tasks managed by the Product Owner
✅ Commitment & Predictability: Teams commit to completing specific work within each sprint

Best For:
•  Complex projects with evolving requirements
•  Teams needing structure and clear accountability
•  Organizations requiring frequent product releases

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Kanban: A Flexible Flow-Based Approach

Kanban is a visual workflow management method focused on continuous delivery and optimizing flow. Unlike Scrum, it does not have predefined sprints or strict roles, making it more flexible.

Key Features of Kanban:
✅ Visual Board: Columns representing workflow stages (To-Do, In Progress, Done)
✅ Work-In-Progress (WIP) Limits: Controls the number of tasks in progress
✅ Continuous Flow: Work items move through the board without fixed iterations
✅ Adaptability: Teams can adjust priorities anytime without resetting progress

Best For:
•  Teams handling continuous or repetitive work
•  Environments where priorities change frequently
•  Operations teams, customer support, and DevOps

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Scrum vs. Kanban – The Best of Both

A hybrid approach, often called Scrumban, combines the best of both worlds:

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