History
The Open Guide to Kanban is a fork of the Kanban Guide (May 2025). Previous version are provided here for reference. The Open Guide to Kanban is a community-driven project, and we welcome contributions to improve and expand the guide. If you have suggestions or would like to contribute, please visit our GitHub repository .
The current Open Guide to Kanban is a living document that has evolved from previous historical versions, incorporating community feedback and modern Kanban practices. For ProKanban, The Kanban Guide is their living guide.
Open Guide to Kanban - In the Context of Knowledge Work
The Open Guide to Kanban is a free, community-driven reference for applying Kanban in knowledge work. It defines the core practices, metrics, and principles necessary to improve flow, optimise value delivery, and enhance team sustainability. This guide supports scalable Kanban implementations across diverse industries and complements other agile, lean, and flow-based approaches.
Kanban Guide (May 2025)
May 2025This document aims to be a unifying reference for the community by offering the minimal guidance for Kanban. Depending on the context, various approaches can complement Kanban, allowing it to accommodate the full spectrum of value delivery and organizational challenges.
Kanban Guide (December 2020)
Dec 2020This document aims to be a unifying reference for the community by offering the minimal guidance for Kanban. Depending on the context, various approaches can complement Kanban, allowing it to accommodate the full spectrum of value delivery and organizational challenges.
Kanban Guide (July 2020)
Jul 2020This document aims to be a unifying reference for the community by offering the minimal guidance for Kanban. Depending on the context, various approaches can complement Kanban, allowing it to accommodate the full spectrum of value delivery and organizational challenges.