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Kanban system optimization

Design or improve your team's kanban system for better flow

Create or optimize a kanban system to improve work flow and visibility. This activity helps you implement WIP limits and policies that improve delivery predictability.

45 minutes
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Overview

Create or optimize a kanban system to improve work flow and visibility. This activity helps you implement WIP limits and policies that improve delivery predictability.

Learning objectives

  • Design kanban board structure
  • Set WIP limits
  • Define flow policies

Instructions

Design kanban system:

1. Map workflow stages 2. Design board columns 3. Calculate and set WIP limits 4. Define pull policies 5. Create metrics dashboard

Steps

1

Workflow mapping

15 minutes

Define work stages

2

WIP limit setting

20 minutes

Calculate optimal limits

3

Policy definition

10 minutes

Create operating rules

Pro tips

  • •Start with higher WIP limits
  • •Make policies explicit
  • •Monitor and adjust regularly

Example outcome

Kanban board design with WIP limits, policies, and metrics

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