WIP It Real Good
In his article “WIP It Real Good,” John Cutler examines the systemic challenges organizations face when attempting to reduce high levels of work-in-progress (WIP). He identifies common adaptations—such as excessive handoffs, reliance on shared resources, and a culture of saying “yes”—that, while initially beneficial, become entrenched obstacles to efficiency and focus. Cutler emphasizes that these issues are deeply rooted in organizational structures and mindsets, making change difficult. To address this, he proposes a series of reflective questions aimed at uncovering and challenging these ingrained practices, thereby fostering a more sustainable and effective workflow.
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/wip-real-good-john-cutler-bhwlc
Kanban Must Evolve in the Age of AI
In his article “Kanban Must Evolve in the Age of AI,” Jurgen Appelo argues that traditional Kanban boards, with their linear workflows, are inadequate for today’s AI-driven, nonlinear processes. Using examples from video editing, book publishing, and dining, he illustrates how modern workflows are complex and dynamic, defying simple sequential visualization. Appelo suggests that organizations should adopt flexible, AI-optimized systems that can handle the intricacies of contemporary value streams, moving beyond static boards to more adaptive, automated solutions.
https://substack.jurgenappelo.com/p/kanban-must-evolve-in-the-age-of
Why Projects Get Delayed and How to Solve It in 4 Steps
Should we go back to estimation using ideal days?
Escaping Story Points with Right Sizing
https://mdalmijn.com/p/escaping-story-points-with-right
6 Common Mistakes When Using Spikes
What is a Scrum Master?
The scrum master is an organisational poet. Her material is not language, but environments and relationships. The scrum master sits on the edge of the corporate melee, thoughtfully figuring out how to rescue lost souls from hierarchical, procedural hell, free them up to become the creative humans God made them to be, while at the same time calming the fires of hubris, vanity, indignation, and self-righteousness that threaten to consume them.
https://tobiasmayer.substack.com/p/what-is-a-scrum-master#footnote-2-136926668