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Product Backlog Management with Upstream Kanban – from chaos to clarity

Diagram comparing a traditional product backlog with an upstream Kanban approach, showing the transition from backlog refinement to structured workflow management.

Product Backlog Management is challenging. Imagine you’re a Product Owner with a backlog of 300+ items. Stakeholders keep adding requests, developers feel lost in prioritization, and every refinement session is a painful, drawn-out discussion. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. If you have ever thought, ‘There must be a better way!’—this article is for […]

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Work Items vs Work Item Types in Kanban: A Practical Guide

Agile, Kanban

Diagram illustrating the relationship between demand, service, and output, highlighting demand analysis, work items, and work item types.

Have you ever felt that your Kanban board is chaotic, with some Work Items moving through the Kanban system unpredictably? If so, you’re not alone. One of the potential reasons why your Kanban system operates in a hectic might be related to work items and work item types that you define. Exploring this topic can

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10 pieces of advice to improve Kanban Service Delivery Review

Agile, Kanban, Leadership

Picture present 10 pieces of advice to improve Service Delivery Review

How to conduct Service Delivery Review; 10 pieces of advice to improve Service Delivery Review Introduction As part of my professional activities, I help the customer learn Kanban skills and improve their internal capabilities in Kanban. This activity has led me to conclude that many Delivery Managers and leaders often face challenges regarding service delivery

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