Scrum and Kanban Integration

Correct Answer: Sprint reviews would continue but might be shorter or less formal due to ongoing review during Kanban usage

Adopting Kanban in a Scrum environment doesn't mean elimination of Scrum events like sprint reviews. Instead, these events would likely be adjusted to fit within the continuous delivery model of Kanban. Hence, 'Sprint reviews would continue but might be shorter or less formal due to ongoing review during Kanban usage' is the most accurate answer. Let's consider other options: 'Sprint reviews would be eliminated because they are unnecessary with Kanban' is incorrect because Scrum and Kanban are not mutually exclusive and adopting Kanban doesn't mean ignoring key Scrum practices. 'Sprint reviews would need to be held more frequently to accommodate Kanban's constant delivery.' This answer is also incorrect as Kanban is about flow and doesn't force more frequent reviews. Scrum ceremonies can fit well with the continuous nature of Kanban without a need for increased frequency. Finally, 'Sprint reviews would be replaced with a flip-chart analysis.' This isn't accurate since Kanban doesn't prescribe specific practices like 'flip-chart analysis,' and adoption of Kanban doesn't inherently replace Scrum's sprint review with alternative methods.

Correct Answer: Use Lead time and Cycle time metrics as measures of efficiency.

The use of Lead time and Cycle time metrics is central to measuring efficiency in the practice of Kanban. Lead time refers to the time taken from the commencement of a work item until it is finished, whereas cycle time measures how long it takes for a team to complete a work item after they've actually started working on it. Together, these metrics provide crucial insights into the team's productivity and process efficiency, and can guide improvement initiatives. Counting the number of completed items only does not provide comprehensive insights into process efficiency and does not account for complexity or quality of work. Feedback from the product owner is important for aligning work with business needs, but it is not a direct metric of team efficiency. Strictly implementing deadlines for each task loses sight of the Kanban principle of continual flow and can create a pressured and unsustainable work environment.

Correct Answer: By creating a Kanban Board that aligns with all stages of their process

When implementing Kanban within the Scrum framework, the most common and effective way to visualize the workflow is by creating a Kanban board. This board should include different columns representing each stage of the workflow. It starts from 'To Do' and ends with 'Done', including all the stages in-between that align with the team's process. Each task is a card that moves from one column (stage) to the next as work progresses. This not only helps the team visualize the flow of work and its current state, but it also exposes bottlenecks and queues in the process. On the other hand, a Gantt chart, a pie chart, and screenshots of commits, although can help in tracking progress, they do not offer a clear visualization of the workflow itself and the statuses of tasks, which is crucial when implementing Kanban.