SummaryIn this episode of the Agile Matrix Podcast, Temi and João Scodro discuss the evolution of Agile methodologies, focusing on Kanban and the Kanban Maturity Model. João shares his journey from being a developer to becoming an Agile coach and trainer, emphasising the importance of communication, collaboration, and empathy in team dynamics. They explore how Kanban can enhance team performance and the practical implementation of the Kanban Maturity Model to assess and improve organisational practices. In this episode, Temi and João Scodro discuss the implementation of the Canva Maturity Model and its impact on team performance. They explore the importance of actionable metrics, the effectiveness of Kaizen boards, and the synergy between Scrum and Kanban. João shares personal insights on growth and offers advice to future Scrum Masters, emphasising the need for a positive work environment and the demonstrable benefits of Kanban. The conversation highlights the philosophy behind Kanban as a tool for continuous improvement and the importance of showing tangible results to motivate teams.Takeaways* His journey began as a developer before transitioning to Scrum Master.* He emphasises the importance of communication and collaboration in teams.* Kanban was introduced to him in 2018, which transformed his approach to Agile.* He believes in the power of management to improve team dynamics.* João's first experience with Kanban led to immediate implementation in his work.* He highlights the importance of empathy in understanding developer challenges.* The Kanban Maturity Model helps organisations identify their current practices and improve.* João created an assessment tool to measure maturity levels in teams.* He uses a Kaizen board to track improvements and motivate teams. The Kanban Maturity Model helps teams assess their current state and identify areas for improvement.* Actionable metrics are crucial for driving team performance and ensuring continuous improvement.* Kaizen boards facilitate tracking progress and making adjustments in real-time.* Personal growth involves being calm, positive, and taking incremental steps.* Scrum Masters should focus on demonstrating their practices to gain buy-in.* Kanban enhances Scrum by providing detailed insights into team performance and workflow.* Creating a positive work environment is essential for team motivation and productivity.* The effectiveness of Kanban can be proven through tangible results and metrics.* Continuous improvement is a philosophy that should be embraced by all teams.* Collaboration and support among Agile practitioners can lead to greater success for everyone involved.Sound Bites* "Kanban is the perfect solution for me."* "We can create a card in the Kaizen board."* "It motivates the team, it fuels the team."* "It moves in waves."* "You can actually see the results together."* "The more we improve, the more we want."* "Be calm, be positive and go step by step."* "Scrum is better with Kanban."* "Kanban works and I can prove it."* "It's a philosophy, not just a method."Get in touch with João ScodroLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joaoscodro/Email:
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