TrueKanban is a practical approach to improving how teams deliver by using proven principles from ProKanban and the Kanban Guide.
About TrueKanban
TrueKanban combines the simplicity of visual work management with powerful flow optimisation techniques. Below are some of the key features that support real Kanban delivery:
Work Item Age Tracking: Visual, real-time age of in-progress items
Service Level Expectation (SLE) Visualisation: Show SLE boundaries directly on the board and in charts
Pull-Based WIP Control: Enforced WIP limits with pull signals when capacity is available
Flow Metrics Dashboard: Display the 4 core metrics: WIP, Cycle Time, Throughput, Work Item Age
Customisable Definition of Workflow (DoW): Define start/finish points, stages, policies, and flow rules
Blocked Item Visualisation: Visibly mark blocked items with cause and duration
Forecasting Using Historical Data: Generate probabilistic forecasts based on past cycle times
Highlight Ageing Risks: Automatically flag items nearing or exceeding their SLE
Work Item Breakdown Support: Split large items into smaller, traceable deliverables
Pull System Signals: Visual cues show when teams or workflow stages are ready for more work
