Kanban

2 of our books define this term — and their definitions are worth reading side by side.

Japanese word for visual signal; used throughout this book to refer to a visual management pull system for knowledge work.

— Making Work Visible, Second Edition, Dominica Degrandis

Kanban is a powerful approach to visualizing work.

— Tactics for Leading Change, in the text, Courtney Kissler (Starbucks), Jeff Gallimore (Excella), Nicole Forsgren (Google), Paula Thrasher (Leidos), Pauly Comtois (Wayleadr), Ross Clanton (Foot Locker), Eric Passmore (MSN), Jeff Robke, Raphael Garcia, Rosalind Radcliffe (IBM), Scott Nasello (Columbia Sportswear), Scott Willson (CA Technologies) & Robyn Crummer-Olson

See also Pull System · WIP Limit · A3 · Capacity Utilization · Conflicting Priorities · Constraint

Filed under Flow & Lean

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