Kanban Guides

History

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. `

Evolution Timeline
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The Kanban Guide (May 2025)

The Kanban Guide is the official, minimal reference for Kanban. Clear, stable, and focused, it defines the core practices and principles for managing flow and improving delivery across industries.

John Coleman Daniel Vacanti Colleen Johnson Prateek Singh Julia Wester Christian Neverdal Magdalena Firlit Tom Gilb Steve Tendon
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Living Document - Updated May 1, 2025
The Kanban Guide (December 2020)
Dec 2020

The Kanban Guide is the official, minimal reference for Kanban. Clear, stable, and focused, it defines the core practices and principles for managing flow and improving delivery across industries.

John Coleman Daniel Vacanti Colleen Johnson Prateek Singh Julia Wester Christian Neverdal Magdalena Firlit Tom Gilb Steve Tendon Yuval Yeret Steve Porter Emily Coleman Ryan Ripley Todd Miller Jose Casal Jean-Paul Bayley Dave West Eric Naiburg Deborah Zanke
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Historical Version - December 1, 2020
The Kanban Guide (July 2020)
Jul 2020

The Kanban Guide is the official, minimal reference for Kanban. Clear, stable, and focused, it defines the core practices and principles for managing flow and improving delivery across industries.

John Coleman Daniel Vacanti Colleen Johnson Julia Wester Yuval Yeret Steve Porter Emily Coleman Ryan Ripley Todd Miller Jose Casal Jean-Paul Bayley Dave West Eric Naiburg Deborah Zanke
Available Languages:
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Historical Version - July 1, 2020
Timeline shows evolution from current to oldest version