The Battle of Scrum vs. Kanban

Over the past ten years, Scrum has become the leading project management approach in agile development. Now, there’s a new kid on the block-Kanban. Devotees of each approach emphasize their fundamental differences, debating pros and cons of one versus the other. Recognizing that their principles and practices are not utterly dissimilar, Jean Tabaka leads an open discussion about Scrum and Kanban approaches. For instance, both approaches create high project visibility and work in smaller increments than traditional development. And yet, each approach emphasizes its principles that influence which practices and measures guide the team and its organization. Scrum uses a Burndown Chart for visibility on progress; Kanban tracks work-in-process (WIP) as one of its tools for progress visibility. Is one better than the other? Or more importantly, when is one better than the other? Join this lively discussion on how Scrum, Kanban, or both can lead to success. After all, that is our ultimate goal.