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The Kanban Guide

Professional Kanban is defined completely in the Kanban Guide that was created by a community of Kanban practitioners. This guide was (is) developed with the help and support of many Kanban practioners. It is our pledge that we will continue to promote a safe, diverse, and inclusive community so that all who participate can benefit. As a starting point to that end, this guide is offered free to anyone who wishes to use it.

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This 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.

This guide has conventions for some terms. They are not meant to replace any other existing definitions but to clarify how they are intended to be applied here.

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The Open Guide to Kanban is an open source project that thrives on community collaboration. Whether you want to suggest improvements, report issues, or contribute content, we welcome your participation. The Kanban Guide is not open to contributions here, but is included here for reference. Together, we can make these resources even more valuable for the Kanban community worldwide.