Kanban Principles

Sprint Backlog Example

The first thing that comes to mind when people think of kanban is a board with physical cards organized into swimlanes. This is simply the physical manifestation of Kanban Principles into an excellent communication tool.

The real heart of Kanban is the set of underlying strategies, processes, and guidelines that make Agile Miracles a reality.

While seemingly simple, Kanban is robust and adaptable to nearly an infinite number of use cases. It can be used in manufacturing (where it originated), technology (where it caught fire), construction, and beyond.

Let’s take a look at the four Kanban Principles to get an understanding of what they are and how they apply to your organization.

Visualize Workflow

Limit Work In Progress

Focus on Flow

Continuous Improvement

Ready to take your kanban skills to the next level?

Join the Kanban Challenge now!  Seven days of challenges to sharpen your Kanban skills.