The Kanban Body of Knowledge (KBOK™ Guide) offers guidelines for successfully implementing Kanban, a widely used Agile methodology for managing business workflows. Originally developed in manufacturing, Kanban is now applied across various industries and sectors, including software development, healthcare, education, human resource management, retail, sales and marketing, finance, and more. It works for organizations of all sizes, from small businesses to large enterprises.
The KBOK™ Guide is built on insights from thousands of workflows across industries, with significant input from the global Kanban community and the VMEdu® Global Authorized Training Partner Network, comprising over 2,000 companies in more than 50 countries. Its development was a collaborative effort involving experts and practitioners from diverse fields.
The KBOK™ Guide is a comprehensive yet easily accessible framework for managing workflows with Kanban. It includes practical examples of Kanban implementation using popular IT tools, helping readers apply the methodology in their organizations. The guide also covers how Kanban integrates with other Agile frameworks such as Scrum, DevOps, OKRs, and Lean. Recommendations about how Artificial Intelligence can be used to increase productivity in Kanban workflows are also included in the KBOK Guide.
The KBOK™ Guide serves as a resource for both experienced Kanban practitioners and professionals new to workflow management. It’s also suitable for those with no prior Kanban experience. The widespread adoption of the KBOK™ Guide framework standardizes how Kanban is applied to workflows globally and significantly helps organizations improve their overall productivity and return on investment.
