True Pull Systems – Are we really running pull systems?

Abstract

‘Pull’ based work is a popular idea with Agile transformations. Does the very act of people assigning work to themselves contribute to pull? Or, does it not? Are there more elements to pull systems than we see on the outside? This talk is about how we can create ‘true’ pull based systems that produce the intended benefits of Kanban.

Key Takeaways –

Understand what is a true pull system
Importance of pull being the mechanism of work
Ability to create pull based workflows
How a true pull system avoids conflicts?
Ability to understand interaction patterns at work when pull and push systems are in place