Scrum vs Kanban – When to Use Each (and Four Ways to Combine Them) | Humanizing Work Show

In this episode, agile expert Richard Lawrence breaks down the differences between Scrum and Kanban, two of the most widely used approaches for managing work. He explains how each method works, where each one excels, and how you can decide which is best for your team or project. You’ll learn the core distinction between Scrum’s time boxes and Kanban’s work-in-progress (WIP) limits, when to use Scrum, when to use Kanban, and why the answer is sometimes “both.” Richard shares practical ways to combine elements of Scrum and Kanban to solve real-world problems, along with the most common pitfalls teams encounter when switching between these approaches—and how to avoid them. Whether you’re new to agile methods or looking to refine your team’s process, this episode will give you a clear, practical framework for making better decisions about how you work. Have you found a combination of Scrum and Kanban that works well for your team? Share your experience in the comments. Show notes, links, and transcript: https://www.humanizingwork.com/scrum-... 00:00 Introduction: Scrum vs Kanban 00:51 The Core Difference: Time Boxes vs WIP Limits 01:41 When Scrum and Kanban Work Best 04:07 Combining Scrum and Kanban 04:59 Combination 1: Scrum-like Events in Kanban 06:12 Combination 2: PO Board Backlog Model 06:41 Combination 3: Expedite Lane for Emergencies 07:36 Combination 4: WIP Limits Within Scrum 08:56 Common Pitfall: Lazy Kanban 09:42 Recap and Closing 📩 Share your challenge or episode idea: [email protected] 🔗 Connect with us on LinkedIn:   / humanizingwork