Kanban Framework
By: A Staff Writer
Updated on: Jul 19, 2024
What: Visualizes your workflow on a board, often with cards representing work items and columns showing their progress. Emphasizes limiting work-in-progress (WIP).
Who: Inspired by Toyota’s Lean system, David J. Anderson formalized it for software development.
Why: Helps entrepreneurs spot bottlenecks, manage capacity, and improve overall flow of work.
When: Any process with definable stages, whether it’s product development, customer service, or even personal productivity.
How:
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- Map out your current workflow stages.
- Create a Kanban board (can be physical or digital).
- Set WIP limits for each column.