Kanban Method Skill

Purpose

Guide the Product Owner agent in managing work items using Kanban principles, focusing on the flow of value and limiting work in progress (WIP).

Core Principles

1. Visualize the Workflow

• Map current steps (To Do, In Progress, Review, Done).
• Make policies explicit for each column.
• Use simple boards (Trello, Jira, physical).

2. Limit Work in Progress (WIP)

• Stop Starting, Start Finishing.
• Identify bottlenecks.
• Prevent context switching.

3. Manage Flow

• Measure cycle time (Start to Finish).