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kanban-analyzer
Analyze Kanban flow metrics and identify bottlenecks
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npx add-skill https://github.com/a5c-ai/babysitter/tree/main/library/specializations/domains/business/project-management/skills/kanban-analyzer
Metadata
Additional technical details for this skill
- id
- SK-016
- domain
- business
- category
- Agile Management
- specialization
- project-management
SKILL.md
Kanban Board Analyzer
Overview
The Kanban Board Analyzer skill provides deep analysis of Kanban flow metrics to identify bottlenecks, optimize WIP limits, and improve flow efficiency. It generates cumulative flow diagrams, throughput analysis, and actionable recommendations for continuous flow improvement.
Capabilities
Flow Visualization
- Generate cumulative flow diagrams (CFD)
- Create throughput run charts
- Visualize cycle time distribution
- Show aging work item charts
- Display WIP trends over time
Flow Metrics
- Calculate WIP (Work in Progress) statistics
- Calculate throughput variability
- Measure lead time and cycle time
- Calculate flow efficiency
- Analyze blocked time and wait states
Bottleneck Analysis
- Identify bottlenecks and constraints
- Detect queue buildup patterns
- Analyze stage-to-stage flow rates
- Calculate constraint impact on throughput
- Identify flow leakage points
Optimization Recommendations
- Recommend WIP limit adjustments
- Suggest process improvements
- Generate aging work item reports
- Calculate optimal batch sizes
- Model WIP limit scenarios
Usage
Input Requirements
- Kanban board state data
- Work item history with state transitions
- Current WIP limits
- Board configuration (columns, swimlanes)
- Historical flow data
Output Deliverables
- Cumulative flow diagram
- Flow metrics report
- Bottleneck analysis
- WIP limit recommendations
- Aging items alert list
Example Use Cases
- Daily Standup: Review CFD for flow issues
- Process Review: Analyze bottlenecks and constraints
- WIP Tuning: Optimize WIP limits based on data
- Continuous Improvement: Track flow improvement trends
Process Integration
This skill integrates with the following processes:
- Kanban Flow Optimization
- agile-metrics-velocity.js
- Issue Management and Escalation
- Status Reporting and Communication Management
Dependencies
- Flow metrics calculations
- Visualization libraries
- Statistical analysis utilities
- Board integration APIs
Related Skills
- SK-005: Agile Metrics Calculator
- SK-010: Sprint Planning Calculator
- SK-014: Issue Tracker
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