Scrumban framework
Scrumban mixes parts of Scrum and Kanban to create a flexible approach that works well for teams moving to Agile or handling different types of work. This hybrid takes the roles and backlog management from Scrum and combines them with Kanban's visual workflow and focus on smooth flow. In Scrumban, teams keep a backlog like in Scrum, but instead of fixed sprints, they pull work into a Kanban-style board when they have space to take on more. This helps teams deal with surprise tasks while still having some planning structure. Teams might keep helpful Scrum meetings like retrospectives while skipping others that don't help them. Scrumban works well for teams that handle both planned feature work and unexpected support requests. For product managers, it offers a middle path — enough structure to plan and track progress toward goals while staying flexible to change priorities when needed.
Pro Tip: When starting with Scrumban, first identify which Scrum practices help your team the most and which Kanban elements would solve your current problems, then thoughtfully blend them together.