Kanban in 30 days

Kanban is a simple and elegant Agile framework that helps to control and improve development processes. Originating in traditional 20th century manufacturing in Japan, Kanban has a renewed relevance today, being a crucial methodology in the world of software development. This book explores the key features of Kanban, and demonstrates how to put it into practice through exercises that will help you make the most of this unique approach to managing collaboration and production.

Designed as a 30 day action plan, this book will help you understand and implement Kanban – and start seeing results – in a month. Analyze your current situation and define your goals and wider strategic aims, and begin developing a plan to help you and your team confidently work towards achieving them. Involve your team to drive cultural change, learn how to prioritize and organize tasks and projects to efficiently use your time and resources.

Create your own value stream map to better understand your processes and identify improvement areas, and adapt and use the features tips and examples to overcome challenges you may face when implementing Kanban.

Pick up this book and experience the full results of this vital Agile methodology – fast.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Days 1-2 – Understanding Kanban, Lean, and Agile
Chapter 2: Days 3-5 – Getting to Know Your System
Chapter 3: Days 8-9 – Visualizing Your Process and Creating Your Initial Kanban Board
Chapter 4: Days 10-11 – Setting the Limits
Chapter 5: Day 12 – Choosing the Roles and Meetings You Need
Chapter 6: Day 15 – First Day Running Kanban
Chapter 7: Days 16-29 – Improving Your Process
Chapter 8: Day 30 – Release Planning