Kanban Flow Flashcards
What is Kanban in Agile?
A visual method for managing work as it moves through a process using cards and boards.
What are the key principles of Kanban?
- Visualize the workflow
- Limit work in progress (WIP)
- Manage flow
- Make process policies explicit
- Improve collaboratively
What does ‘Visualize the workflow’ mean in Kanban?
Creating a visual board that shows each step of the process and the status of all work items.
Why is limiting WIP important in Kanban?
It prevents overloading the team and improves focus, quality, and delivery speed.
What does ‘Manage flow’ mean in Kanban?
Monitoring how work items move through the system to identify and eliminate bottlenecks.
What are common Kanban metrics?
Lead time, cycle time, throughput, and WIP.
What is lead time in Kanban?
The time between a request being made and its final delivery.
What is cycle time in Kanban?
The time it takes for a task to move from the start of work to completion.
What is throughput in Kanban?
The number of tasks completed in a specific period.
What does ‘Make process policies explicit’ mean in Kanban?
Clearly defining how work is done so everyone understands and follows the same process.
