Introduction

Kanban principles form the foundation of the Kanban method. They can be applied to any type of workflow or organizational process and must be adhered to in order to ensure the proper application of Kanban.

The key Kanban principles are:

1. Empirical Process Control
2. Iterative or Incremental Development
3. Collaborative Leadership
4. Value-based Prioritization
5. Self-organization
6. Visualization of Workflow or Transparency