You’ve probably seen the signs: work keeps piling up, deadlines slip, your backlog grows faster than it shrinks, and yet - everyone seems constantly busy. Meetings are packed, Teams is buzzing, and still, nothing really moves. It feels like you’re stuck in a loop of motion without progress.
At some point, you know something needs to change. But where do you even begin?
Do you introduce a new policy? Train people on new practices? Restructure teams? These actions may sound promising, but without a clear understanding of where your organization currently stands and where you want to be, they’re just guesses.
The first step to real improvement is clarity.
You need to see where you are now, identify what’s working, what’s not, and determine the most meaningful, realistic next steps. That’s exactly where the Kanban Maturity Model (KMM) comes in - and more specifically, the KMM Appraisal Tool.
This tool helps you take the guesswork out of improvement and guides your organization toward better delivery, alignment, and sustainability.
What is the KMM Appraisal Tool?
The KMM Appraisal Tool is a powerful tool built on the foundation of the Kanban Maturity Model (KMM). It helps organizations:
- Assess their current maturity level
- Track progress over time
- Identify gaps and next steps
- Communicate results clearly to teams and stakeholders
Instead of relying on assumptions or disconnected feedback, the Appraisal Tool gives you structured, results-driven insights. It turns maturity evaluation into a continuous practice rather than a one-time effort.
Key Benefits
✅ Clarity in Complexity
The tool allows you to map your current state across key organizational values and practices at different maturity levels. You get a bird’s-eye view of what’s working and what needs improvement.
✅ Guided Evolution
Using the KMM, the tool doesn’t just tell you where you are - it helps you chart a realistic and actionable path toward the next level of maturity.
✅ Data-Driven Communication
Do you need to align leadership around a change? Visual snapshots generated by the Appraisal Tool help you tell a compelling story backed by real evidence.
✅ Shared Language for Improvement
When everyone speaks the same language of practices, values and maturity levels, improvement becomes easier. The Appraisal Tool fosters cohesion across roles and teams by establishing how progress is viewed, discussed and evaluated.
Who Should Use It?
The KMM Appraisal Tool is especially valuable for:
- Agile and transformation coaches guiding large-scale initiatives
- Team leads and managers who want more predictability and alignment
- Consultants helping clients navigate complex transformations
- Executives and decision-makers who need visibility into outcomes
How to Get Started
The KMM Appraisal Tool is available from kanban.plus for individuals and as part of a Kanban+ corporate subscription. Alongside the tool, corporate users also benefit from:
- Private team community space
- Custom onboarding and support
- A free Appraisal license for every 10 All Kanban+ licenses
- Summer Corporate Offer: Pay for 9 months, get 12 (till July 31, 2025)
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Final Thought
When everything feels busy but nothing moves forward, the hardest part is knowing where to begin. The KMM Appraisal Tool helps you see clearly: where you are, what’s holding you back, and how to move forward - step by step.
It transforms uncertainty into insight and gives your improvement efforts real focus and direction.
Stop guessing. Start evolving - confidently, intentionally, and with the right tool at your side.
