What is Kanban?
It’s a visual project management technique originally developed in Toyota factories in 1940.
The word is of Japanese origin and means “board” or “card.”
What is Kanban Good For?
- It helps track the status of tasks.
- Typically, it’s done on a board with columns and cards.
- Each column indicates the current status, e.g., To Do.
- Subsequent columns indicate possible statuses, e.g., To Do - In Progress - Done.
- Within the columns, processes to be completed or completed tasks can be assigned to responsible individuals.
What Does a Typical Kanban Board Look Like?
A general Kanban board can be suitable for the following, for example:
- Software development projects - Feature completion
- HR board - Applicant tracking
- Marketing campaigns
- Customer service tickets
- Construction projects
- Event planning
- Training material development
- Patient treatment plans
- Manufacturing processes - Material procurement, production phases
- Quality control
- Product deliveries
How Does a Less General Kanban Board Look Like?
For instance, you can manage new employee applicants on a Kanban board.
You can use cards to describe interview responses and applicant details.
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