Kanban Master
Kanban Master is a role in agile and lean software development focused on facilitating and optimizing the Kanban workflow system. It involves managing the Kanban board, ensuring smooth flow of work items, and coaching teams on Kanban principles to improve efficiency and delivery. The role emphasizes continuous improvement, visualization of work, and limiting work in progress to enhance productivity.
Developers should learn or adopt the Kanban Master role when working in teams using Kanban to manage projects, as it helps reduce bottlenecks and improve throughput in software development. It is particularly useful in environments with variable workloads, such as maintenance or support teams, where visualizing work and adapting to changes is critical for timely delivery and quality.