May 6, 202526 minS2
<p>🎙️ In this episode of Kanban Lab, Soma and Orod tackle another common myth: that Kanban isn’t disciplined because it lacks planning.</p><p>They explain how Kanban actually promotes continuous, thoughtful planning...
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Kanban Lab
Hosted by Orod Semsarzadeh & Soma Mazumder · business · EN
About this Podcast:
In each episode, we'll pick a common question and dive into a different aspect of Kanban, exploring its principles, practices, and applications and answering that question.Our goal in this podcast is to demystify Kanban and help listeners understand how it can benefit their teams and organisations through addressing the common misconceptions, clarifying concepts and answering questions about Kanban.
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What is Kanban Lab about?
In each episode, we'll pick a common question and dive into a different aspect of Kanban, exploring its principles, practices, and applications and answering that question. Our goal in this podcast is to demystify Kanban and help listeners understand how it can benefit their teams and organisations through addressing the common misconceptions, clarifying concepts and answering questions about Kanban.
Who hosts Kanban Lab?
Kanban Lab is hosted by Orod Semsarzadeh & Soma Mazumder. The show has published 53 episodes to date.
What has Kanban Lab covered recently?
Recent episodes include "S2 E38 Kanban is (not) disciplined, Busting the No-Planning Myth" (6 May 2025, 26 minutes), "S2 E37 Kanban does (not) support change" (22 April 2025, 19 minutes), and "S2 E36 Why Workflow Matters More Than You Think" (14 April 2025, 19 minutes).
How often does Kanban Lab publish?
Kanban Lab publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 19 minutes across 53 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Kanban Lab?
Booking probability for Kanban Lab is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Kanban Lab requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Kanban Lab's contact route on record: verified email.
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The strongest fits for Kanban Lab are Business & Management Consulting and Business & Professional Training. Kanban Lab has a business audience.
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Orod Semsarzadeh & Soma Mazumder hosts Kanban Lab, a business podcast with 53 episodes published.
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Episode #37
S2 E37 Kanban does (not) support change
Apr 22, 202519 minS2<p>This week, Soma and Orod unpack a common myth: Kanban doesn’t support change.In reality, change is at the heart of Kanban. In this episode, they explore how Kanban takes an evolutionary approach to change...
Apr 14, 202519 minS2<p>This week on Kanban Lab, Soma and Orod explore the real value of having a clear workflow. Orod shares a recent client story that highlights how even a simple workflow can improve visibility, reduce overhead, boost...
Apr 7, 202518 minS0<p>In this episode, Soma and Orod bust another common myth: Kanban doesn’t work for large teams.They share real examples of using Kanban with teams of 20+ people and explain how Kanban doesn’t prescribe team size...
Apr 1, 202522 minS0<p>Many teams track progress using tasks, but is that the best approach? </p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Soma and Orod discuss how workflows helped one of Orod’s clients track progress more effectively. They explore...
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Mar 24, 202513 minS2<p>Many believe Kanban only works for teams with a stable workflow, but is that true? In this episode, Soma and Orod break down this misconception and explain that not all work has to follow the same workflow. They...
Jan 27, 202517 minS2<p>n this episode of Kanban Lab, Soma and Orod address the misconception that Kanban is only for manufacturing or operations.</p> <p>They explore the origins of the Kanban System in Toyota manufacturing and share their...
Episode #31
S2E31 Kanban does (not) have feedback loop
Nov 25, 202415 minS2<p>This time, Soma and Orod tackle another common misconception: that Kanban doesn’t have feedback loops, unlike Scrum which has Sprint review, retro. </p> <p>In reality, Kanban encourages continuous feedback and offers...
Nov 19, 202418 minS2<p>In this episode of Kanban Lab, Soma and Orod tackle another common misconception about Kanban: "the idea that it doesn't involve planning sessions and can't support a long-term vision". They discuss how Kanban...
Episode #9
S2E9 - Kanban has (no) metric
Oct 21, 202420 minS2<p>Soma and Orod have just released another episode of Kanban Lab, where we tackle another common Kanban myth: "Kanban has no metrics."</p> <p>In this episode, we dive into Kanban's scientific, hypothesis-driven, and...
Oct 14, 202420 minS2<p>In the latest episode of Kanban Lab, someone asks Soma, "What should I do when we have a backlog of work with hard deadlines?" Orod and Soma discuss Kanban’s Classes of Service, focusing on the Fixed Date class to...
Oct 7, 202428 minS2<p>In this episode of Kanban Lab, Orod and Soma explore how the STATIK (Systems Thinking Approach to Introducing Kanban) method can be applied to create a meaningful team working agreement. They explain how STATIK...
Sep 24, 202418 minS2<p>Many people see a Kanban workflow and think it's just like Waterfall, believing it doesn't improve agility.</p> <p>In this episode, Soma and Orod explain how Kanban workflows actually represent a series of knowledge...
Episode #5
S2E5 - Kanban is (NOT) just a board
Sep 16, 202413 minS2<p>In this episode, Orod shares a conversation with a senior manager who suggested that showing the Kanban board is enough for training. Orod and Soma discuss why not every board is a Kanban board and explain how a true...
Aug 27, 202421 minS2<p>Recently, Soma spoke with a product manager who believed that Kanban doesn't support estimation and, therefore, roadmaps can't be created. </p> <p><br></p> <p>In this episode, Orod and Soma clarify this...
Aug 12, 202431 minS2<p>Join our hosts Orod and Soma as they sit down with Daniel Ploeg, a well-known figure in the Australian Kanban community, for an insightful conversation on scaling Kanban. Dan shares his experiences and emphasises the...
Jul 29, 20249 minS2<p>Have you ever heard someone say that Kanban has roles like 'Flow Manager'? In this episode, Soma and Orod discuss another common myth about Kanban: that it has prescribed roles and responsibilities. They clarify why...
Jul 3, 202415 minS2<p>In this episode, Soma and Orod discuss about another Kanban Myth, whether Kanban can deliver results within a two-week timeframe. Drawing from their own experiences, they explore how Kanban operates with SLAs and...
May 15, 202418 minS1<p>A common concern that people has is that Kanban does not have a commitment point! </p> <p><br></p> <p>In this episode, Orod and Soma clarified that not only Kanban has a commitment point, but also this a crucial...
May 7, 202423 minS1<p>It's a frequent challenge for large organisations with multiple teams collaborating on extensive projects to strategise on a quarterly basis. Many assert that Kanban isn't suitable for such planning endeavours.</p>...
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