Should Blocked Cards Count in Kanban WIP Limits?
This is a question we often get when a new team builds its first Kanban board. Once the process is visualized on the board, the team must assign WIP limits to create the ideal flow of work. The usual first reaction to setting WIP limits is that the number
Turn Your New Year’s Resolutions into Actionable Plans with Kanban Zone
A new year is a time for new and exciting beginnings. You have a lot of possibilities waiting for you, and whatever 2020 may have in store, a lot of it is under your control. So if you want to make the most out of the new year, you
How to Use Workflow Automation to Scale your Projects and Resources
Project management is a big task to take on, even for those who have a proven track record in successfully handling a large-scale project. More than just managing workflow, it also involves managing resources and making sure that they are used accordingly. When it comes to improving processes and
Managing Employee Workload and Stress During the Holiday Season
The Christmas and New Year holiday season is meant for all things merry and fun. While it’s true that employees look forward to this time of the year to spend time with their families and friends, they also dread the stress that comes with working during the holidays. The holiday
Organizing Your Christmas Plans with Kanban Zone
Christmas is definitely one of the busiest holidays all across the globe. In the United States alone, a recent survey has shown that 90% of Americans celebrate this holiday. Be it in the office, at home, in school, or even in hospitals, you will always find people rushing through
Visual Decision Making: Integrating the 5Cs Approach with Kanban
Every day, we are required to make decisions. Some decisions are easy, but others require serious thinking and are difficult to make. The decisions that are more difficult to make are usually those that require more thinking and a lot more information. These can be life-changing situations, shape who
