Jim Benson and Tonianne DeMaria Barry
What’s inside
‘Personal Kanban’ is a book that introduces a simple and effective productivity system based on the Kanban method originally developed in Toyota manufacturing. The authors, Jim Benson and Tonianne DeMaria Barry, have adapted this approach for personal and professional task management. The core principle involves visualizing your work on a board with columns for ‘To Do,’ ‘Doing,’ and ‘Done.’ This visibility helps manage workload, prioritize tasks, and achieve a better work-life balance. The book is filled with practical advice, real-world examples, and tips on making the Kanban system work for you.
You’ll Learn
- Learn to manage and prioritize tasks effectively
- Achieve a sustainable work-life balance
- Enhance personal and team productivity
- Implement a flexible and adaptable productivity system
Key Points
- Visualize Your Work
- Limit Your Work in Progress
- Manage Flow
- Make Process Policies Explicit
- Improve Collaboratively
- Evolve Experimentally
Who’s it For
- Professionals looking to improve productivity
- Individuals seeking work-life balance
- Teams aiming to enhance project management
- Readers interested in personal development
About the author
Jim Benson and Tonianne DeMaria Barry are innovators in applying the Kanban method outside of manufacturing, into personal and professional realms. Benson, with a background in psychology and urban planning, and Barry, an expert in communication and project management, blend their unique perspectives to create accessible, transformative systems for better productivity and quality of life.