S2 E36 Why Workflow Matters More Than You Think

🎙️ In this episode of Kanban Lab, Soma and Orod tackle another common myth: that Kanban isn’t disciplined because it lacks planning.They explain how Kanban actually promotes continuous, thoughtful planning through regular and on-demand replenishment. Work is pulled when the team has capacity and when customer demand is ready. They also explore the role of the upstream process in improving clarity and readiness before commitment.💬 Have you used upstream Kanban or on-demand planning in your team? Share your experience in the comments!

This week, Soma and Orod unpack a common myth: Kanban doesn’t support change.In reality, change is at the heart of Kanban. In this episode, they explore how Kanban takes an evolutionary approach to change, introducing improvements gradually, guided by problems, dissatisfaction (STATIK), and data-driven decisions to track progress over time.Tune in to learn how Kanban helps you build sustainable change, step by step.

This week on Kanban Lab, Soma and Orod explore the real value of having a clear workflow. Orod shares a recent client story that highlights how even a simple workflow can improve visibility, reduce overhead, boost collaboration, and help teams focus on what really matters.If you're still using task lists to track progress, this episode might change the way you think about flow.

In this episode, Soma and Orod bust another common myth: Kanban doesn’t work for large teams.They share real examples of using Kanban with teams of 20+ people and explain how Kanban doesn’t prescribe team size. Instead, it helps you see problems and use its principles to improve collaboration, flow, and outcomes—no matter the team size.Have you used Kanban with a large team? Share your experience in the comments!

Many teams track progress using tasks, but is that the best approach? In this episode, Soma and Orod discuss how workflows helped one of Orod’s clients track progress more effectively. They explore the benefits of a simple workflow—reducing admin work, improving collaboration, identifying bottlenecks, and ultimately enhancing flow and customer satisfaction. 📌 How does your team track progress? Share your thoughts in the comments! #Kanban #Workflow #Agility #KanbanLabPodcast

Many believe Kanban only works for teams with a stable workflow, but is that true? In this episode, Soma and Orod break down this misconception and explain that not all work has to follow the same workflow. They share insights on how to design a Kanban board that adapts to different types of work and changing conditions.📌 How does your team handle unstable workflows? Share your experience in the comments!

n this episode of Kanban Lab, Soma and Orod address the misconception that Kanban is only for manufacturing or operations. They explore the origins of the Kanban System in Toyota manufacturing and share their experiences showing how Kanban principles make it highly effective for product development. With Kanban’s focus on starting with the customer, it aligns perfectly with product development and design thinking.

This time, Soma and Orod tackle another common misconception: that Kanban doesn’t have feedback loops, unlike Scrum which has Sprint review, retro. In reality, Kanban encourages continuous feedback and offers various types of feedback loops tailored to the maturity and needs of your team and organisation. Have you used feedback loops to drive improvement in your Kanban implementation? Share your experiences in the comments! Kanban Lab: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kanban-lab Orod Semsarzadeh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/orod-semsarzadeh/ Soma Mazumder: https://www.linkedin.com/in/soma-mazumder/

In this episode of Kanban Lab, Soma and Orod tackle another common misconception about Kanban: "the idea that it doesn't involve planning sessions and can't support a long-term vision". They discuss how Kanban encourages continuous planning and replenishment and provides tools and principles to align short-term actions with strategic goals. Don't miss this insightful conversation!

Soma and Orod have just released another episode of Kanban Lab, where we tackle another common Kanban myth: "Kanban has no metrics." In this episode, we dive into Kanban's scientific, hypothesis-driven, and evolutionary change method, exploring how metrics play a crucial role in supporting continuous improvement. We also review some of the key metrics and their benefits, showing how Kanban empowers teams with data to drive smarter decisions.