Kanban and Visual Storytelling: The Power of Photos in Task Management
Teams today face many challenges related to task management. Sometimes it's difficult to understand the project's current state, determine who is responsible for each task, and assess the speed of progress. Well-defined responsibilities, openness to advancement, and efficient communication are essential for successful project execution. This is where modern
Beyond the Basics: Unpacking Six Core Kanban Practices
"Kanban is easier than Scrum. If we are having trouble with doing Scrum, why not try Kanban?" If I had five bucks each time I heard this in my career, I would probably retire by now. What is the source of this misconception? If I had to bet, it's
What are Process Bottlenecks and How to Manage Them
All organizations aim to achieve a flawless process flow. This is one reason why we have so many project management trends and approaches available. It’s just a matter of choosing one that works for your team. But no matter how you manage your project, there might have been times
Embracing Little’s Law to Improve Lead Time
If you’re dealing with business processes and systems you will have most likely encountered Little’s law. The topic also commonly pops up when discussing process improvement and project management methodologies. You might even have a favorite Little’s law example that you use during your discussions. When you look at
System Coaching: How Does it Align to Kanban?
A Kanban System (kanban) is a method for managing and improving a people-based (or process-based) system. Kanban takes a holistic view of the system; it views the system as the sum of its parts or subsystems. The initial step for defining a Kanban system is to visualize the current
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
