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Telecom Internal University Improves Workflow Agility with Kanban

Case study showing how a telecom L&D group used LeanKit to increase throughput 22 percent, gain workflow transparency, and shift to an agile operating model.

Published
June 4, 2026
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3 min read
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A global telecommunications company's internal university replaced its resource-owned workflow with Planview LeanKit Kanban boards. The change delivered real-time visibility into demand, work-in-progress, and capacity, enabling weekly standups, faster reprioritization, and a 22 percent throughput gain between 2018 and 2019 while maintaining quality.

Key takeaways

Kanban boards replaced resource-owned task lists and gave one shared view of all learning initiatives

22 percent throughput increase achieved without added headcount or quality loss

Weekly standups and live WIP metrics improved collaboration with internal customers

Board configurability allowed rapid workflow changes as demand patterns shifted

Reporting on cycle time, demand sources, and resource allocation supported continuous improvement

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