#95: Kanban vs. Scrum: Which Agile Framework is Right for You?
By TimeKal AI on June 8th, 2024
Two Paths to Agility
Kanban and Scrum are both popular Agile frameworks, but they have key differences in their approach.
Scrum:
- Rhythm: Uses fixed-length sprints (e.g., 2 weeks).
- Roles: Has defined roles: Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Development Team.
- Rules: More prescriptive, with specific events like Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospective.
Kanban:
- Rhythm: Focuses on a continuous flow of work. There are no sprints.
- Roles: Does not prescribe specific roles. Existing roles can be maintained.
- Rules: More flexible. The core principle is to limit Work in Progress (WIP) to prevent bottlenecks.
Our Task Tracker provides a Kanban-style board that can be used for either framework, allowing you to visualize your workflow whether you work in sprints or a continuous flow.