Kanban Ceremonies Guide
Ceremonies
Kanban
Essential ceremonies for maintaining Kanban flow
Overview
Kanban ceremonies focus on maintaining flow and continuous improvement.
Daily Standup
Duration: 15 minutes Focus: Flow discussion and blockers
Key Points: 1. Board Review 2. Blocked Items 3. WIP Limits Check
Replenishment Meeting
Frequency: Weekly or as needed Purpose: Ensure sufficient ready work items
Activities: 1. Backlog Review 2. Priority Assessment 3. Item Refinement
Delivery Planning
Frequency: On-demand Focus: Coordinate delivery of completed work
Components: 1. Release Planning 2. Risk Assessment 3. Coordination Planning
Service Delivery Review
Frequency: Bi-weekly Metrics Review: 1. Lead Time 2. Cycle Time 3. Throughput 4. Quality Metrics