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Delivering work in a quick and efficient way could be a challenge. The Kanban Method suggests an approach of managing the flow of work with an emphasis on continuous improvement without overburdening the development team\u00a0that focuses on productivity and efficiency.<\/p>\n

Kanban was initially invented as a way of managing Just in Time (JIT) manufacturing processes. The next chapter in Kanban’s history<\/a> introduced new principles and practices\u00a0to make it more efficient for knowledge workers.<\/p>\n

It is a method designed to help you optimize workflow and use your team’s full capacity. In this article, we will discuss what is the Kanban Method, how to implement it, and what are the most important Kanban analytics charts<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Kanban Method Fundamentals<\/h2>\n

Kanban Principles<\/h3>\n

The Kanban method is a pull system<\/strong> \u2013 this means that work is pulled<\/strong> into the system when the team has capacity for it, rather than tasks being assigned from the top. Kanban can be used to improve processes and workflow efficiency<\/a> without making any changes to your team structure.<\/p>\n

Prior to applying the Kanban Method within your business, it is important to first understand and adopt its fundamental principles:<\/p>\n

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  1. Start with what you are doing now<\/b> – Kanban doesn\u2019t require a particular setup and can be applied directly to your current workflow. This makes it easy to implement since there is no need to change your existing processes. The benefits of Kanban<\/a> are gradual, and any process improvement is adopted over time.<\/li>\n
  2. Agree to pursue incremental, evolutionary change<\/b> – Sweeping changes can unsettle teams, disrupt flow and damage performance. Kanban is designed to incur minimal resistance by encouraging continuous, incremental and evolutionary changes.<\/li>\n
  3. Respect the current process, roles, and responsibilities <\/b>– There should be no organizational changes at the outset. Kanban recognizes that existing processes, roles, and responsibilities may have value and are worth preserving. Instead, Kanban encourages incremental change to avoid emotional resistance.<\/li>\n
  4. Encourage acts of leadership at all levels<\/b> – Kanban promotes leadership and decision making between all members. If the lowest-ranked team member has a bright idea, it should be acknowledged and embraced. Everyone should be fostering a mindset of continuous improvement (Kaizen)<\/a> – in order for your workers to reach optimal performance.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Kanban Practices<\/h3>\n

    Although adopting the Kanban philosophy is the most important step, there are six core practices<\/a> you need to observe for successful Kanban implementation.<\/p>\n

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