Scrum Better with Kanban helps Scrum Teams enhance their existing Scrum practices by applying Kanban principles, practices, and metrics, without changing roles, events, or frameworks. Rather than replacing Scrum, Kanban acts as a powerful overlay that brings visibility, flow optimization, and predictability to how work actually gets done.

In this course, participants learn how to identify bottlenecks, limit work in progress (WIP), improve cycle time, and create a smoother flow of value across the Scrum system. Teams walk away with practical tools they can apply immediately to improve delivery performance, transparency, and collaboration, while staying fully Scrum-aligned.

This course gains you a dual certification: Scrum Kanban Practitioner from the Kanban University and Scrum Better with Kanban microcredential from the Scrum Alliance.

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What you'll learn

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand how Kanban complements Scrum (not replaces it)
  • Visualize workflow to expose bottlenecks and hidden work
  • Apply WIP limits to improve focus, flow, and throughput
  • Use flow metrics such as Cycle Time, Throughput, and WIP
  • Interpret Cumulative Flow Diagrams (CFDs) to diagnose delivery issues
  • Improve forecasting and delivery predictability
  • Run Scrum events (Planning, Daily Scrum, Review, Retrospective) more effectively using Kanban insights
  • Continuously evolve team practices using data-driven improvement
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This course is ideal for:

  • Scrum Masters looking to improve team flow and delivery outcomes
  • Product Owners seeking better predictability and transparency
  • Agile Coaches supporting teams struggling with bottlenecks or overload
  • Development Team Members who want clearer priorities and reduced context switching
  • Delivery Leaders & Managers responsible for improving execution without disrupting Scrum

No prior Kanban experience is required. A basic understanding of Scrum is recommended.

SAMPLE AGENDA

Introduction & Foundations

  • Why teams struggle with flow in Scrum
  • Kanban principles and practices
  • Scrum + Kanban: how they work together

Visualizing Work

  • Designing an effective Kanban board
  • Policies, definitions of workflow, and explicit agreements
  • Making invisible work visible

Managing Flow

  • Work In Progress (WIP) limits
  • Identifying and managing bottlenecks
  • Flow efficiency vs. resource utilization

Metrics & Forecasting

  • Key flow metrics: Cycle Time, Throughput, WIP
  • Using Cumulative Flow Diagrams (CFDs)
  • Improving predictability and delivery confidence

Applying Kanban to Scrum Events

  • Enhancing Sprint Planning with flow insights
  • Improving the Daily Scrum using the Kanban board
  • Using metrics to drive meaningful Retrospectives

Continuous Improvement

  • Evolutionary change and feedback loops
  • Practical experiments teams can run immediately
  • Sustaining improvements beyond the class

LitheSpeed Training Experience

Why Take This Course with LitheSpeed?

At LitheSpeed, Scrum Better with Kanban goes beyond theory. Our instructors bring real-world experience helping organizations improve delivery flow at scale; across product, platform, and enterprise environments.

When you train with LitheSpeed, you get:

  • Expert instructors who actively coach and consult with delivery teams
  • Practical, experience-based examples, not just textbook Kanban
  • A strong focus on applying Kanban in real Scrum environments
  • Alignment with LitheSpeed’s broader value delivery and Agile VMO® thinking
  • Actionable takeaways teams can implement immediately
  • Optional follow-on coaching and consulting to support adoption

This course is ideal for teams and leaders who want measurable improvement—faster delivery, better predictability, and healthier team dynamics, without disrupting existing Scrum practices.

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