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diff --git a/doc/what-is-kanban.markdown b/doc/what-is-kanban.markdown new file mode 100644 index 00000000..3a37bb7a --- /dev/null +++ b/doc/what-is-kanban.markdown @@ -0,0 +1,32 @@ +What is Kanban? +=============== + +Kanban is a methodology originally developed by Toyota to be more efficient. + +There is only two constraints imposed by Kanban: + +- Visualize your workflow +- Limit your work in progress + +Visualize your workflow +----------------------- + +- Your work is displayed on a board, you have a clear overview of your project +- Each column represent a step in your workflow + +Bring focus and avoid multitasking +---------------------------------- + +- Each phase can have a work in progress limit +- Limits are great to identify bottlenecks +- Limits avoid working on too many tasks in the same time + +Measure performance and improvement +----------------------------------- + +Kanban uses lead and cycle times to measure performance: + +- **Lead time**: Time between the task is created and completed +- **Cycle time**: Time between the task is started and completed + +By example, you may have a lead time of 100 days and only have to work 1 hour to complete the task. |