Mastering Kanban for Workflow Efficiency
Learn how Kanban’s pull-based system boosts workflow efficiency by visualising tasks, setting WIP limits, managing bottlenecks, and enabling …
TL;DR; Kanban focuses on improving workflow by removing constraints and bottlenecks, not by pushing people to work harder or longer. Key to better delivery is reducing work in progress and identifying blockers to increase efficiency. Managers should identify and address the biggest constraint in their current workflow to see meaningful improvements.
At the end of the day, Kanban is about improving flow. Not micromanaging individuals. Not squeezing more hours out of people. Just removing the constraints that slow everything down.
Nigel Thurlow 🇺🇸🇺🇦🇬🇧 nails it:
“The Kanban Method is designed to improve flow (Process Cycle Efficiency) by improving throughput (units per unit time) by removing constraints (including bottlenecks) in the system.”
Want better delivery? Don’t push people to work faster. Reduce WIP. Find the blockers. Improve efficiency. The system will take care of the rest.
What’s the biggest constraint in your workflow right now?
Each classification [Concepts, Categories, & Tags] was assigned using AI-powered semantic analysis and scored across relevance, depth, and alignment. Final decisions? Still human. Always traceable. Hover to see how it applies.
If you've made it this far, it's worth connecting with our principal consultant and coach, Martin Hinshelwood, for a 30-minute 'ask me anything' call.
We partner with businesses across diverse industries, including finance, insurance, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, technology, engineering, transportation, hospitality, entertainment, legal, government, and military sectors.
Slaughter and May
Microsoft
Flowmaster (a Mentor Graphics Company)
Qualco
CR2
YearUp.org
Kongsberg Maritime
Ericson
Schlumberger
Deliotte
Sage
Epic Games
Xceptor - Process and Data Automation
Bistech
ALS Life Sciences
Milliman
Higher Education Statistics Agency
Brandes Investment Partners L.P.
Washington Department of Transport
Nottingham County Council
New Hampshire Supreme Court
Ghana Police Service
Royal Air Force
Department of Work and Pensions (UK)
Slaughter and May
Qualco
Higher Education Statistics Agency
Lockheed Martin
Hubtel Ghana
Freadom