Suggest an editImprove this articleRefine the answer for “List the main principles of Kanban.”. Your changes go to moderation before they’re published.Approval requiredContentWhat you’re changing🇺🇸EN🇺🇦UAPreviewTitle (EN)Short answer (EN)The main principles of **Kanban** are divided into two groups: foundational principles (how to adopt it) and flow management principles (how to work). **Key point:** Kanban's principles aim at transparency, gradual improvement, and a sustainable flow of work.Shown above the full answer for quick recall.Answer (EN)ImageThe main principles of **Kanban** are divided into two groups: **foundational principles** (how to adopt it) and **flow management principles** (how to work). ### 1. Foundational principles 1. **Start with what you do now** Kanban does not require breaking current processes - it is layered on top of what exists and gradually improves it. 2. **Agree to pursue incremental, evolutionary change** Changes are introduced evolutionarily, without abrupt reforms, so the team adapts without resistance. 3. **Respect current roles and responsibilities** Kanban does not impose new roles - people keep their functions, and the system adapts to them. 4. **Encourage leadership at all levels** Any participant can initiate improvements, not only managers. ### 2. Flow management principles 1. **Visualize the work** Display tasks and stages on a Kanban board to see the whole process. 2. **Limit WIP (Work In Progress)** Set a limit on the number of tasks in progress - this prevents overload and speeds up completion. 3. **Manage flow** Track how tasks move through the process, analyze speed, stability, and bottlenecks. 4. **Make policies explicit** All agreements and "done" criteria must be transparent to all participants. 5. **Implement feedback loops** Regularly analyze results (through metrics and meetings) and improve the process. 6. **Improve collaboratively, evolve experimentally** Kanban is continuous improvement based on data, observations, and the team's experience. ### Conclusion Kanban's principles aim at **transparency, gradual improvement, and a sustainable flow of work**, where the team does not chase speed but builds a predictable and efficient process.For the reviewerNote to the moderator (optional)Visible only to the moderator. Helps review go faster.