Kanban

In this book, Mike Burrows presents a new approach to understanding and implementing Kanban. He describes the method from the inside out through nine values, which provide a strong framework for the principles and practices of Kanban. The values serve as an efficient tool for assessing the implementation of the Kanban approach, thereby achieving lasting change. The nine values of the Kanban method are detailed in the first part of the book with numerous practical examples: Transparency, Balance, Collaboration, Customer Focus, Workflow, Leadership, Understanding, Agreement, and Respect. Finally, two newer concepts are introduced: the Three Agendas and the Kanban Lens. Part II addresses related methods that help make the Kanban method even more effective: Systems Thinking, Lean Development, and agile approaches.