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Also known as: kanban board, kanban method

Kanban

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Definition

Kanban: Kanban is a visual project management method that uses boards with columns representing workflow stages (e.g., To Do, In Progress, Done). Cards represent work items and move through columns as they progress. Kanban limits work-in-progress to prevent bottlenecks and improve flow. It's popular in software development for its flexibility compared to Scrum.

Example Usage

“We switched from Scrum to Kanban because our priorities change weekly and we needed more flexibility.”

Common Misconceptions

Kanban and Scrum are the same. Kanban is continuous flow; Scrum uses fixed sprints.
Kanban means no planning. You still prioritize and plan, just without sprint boundaries.
Kanban is only for software. It works for marketing, sales, hiring, and other workflows too.

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