Kanban is a visual method for managing work through a defined workflow. It limits work in progress, exposes bottlenecks and helps improve flow and predictability.
How to use this tool
Visualise the workflow
Visualise the workflow and define entry and exit policies.
Place work on the board
Place current work on the board.
Set work-in-progress limits
Set work-in-progress limits and pull work when capacity exists.
Improve flow together
Review flow measures and improve bottlenecks collaboratively.
References & further reading
Ohno, T. (1988). Toyota Production System: Beyond Large-Scale Production. Productivity Press.