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Chapter2 Kanban Board and Workflow

The document provides an overview of Kanban boards as visual tools for tracking work in progress and managing workflow efficiency. It outlines the components of a Kanban board, types of work items, and steps for setting one up, including defining workflow stages and establishing WIP limits. Additionally, it includes a hands-on exercise for creating a Kanban board using tools like Jira or Trello.

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Chapter2 Kanban Board and Workflow

The document provides an overview of Kanban boards as visual tools for tracking work in progress and managing workflow efficiency. It outlines the components of a Kanban board, types of work items, and steps for setting one up, including defining workflow stages and establishing WIP limits. Additionally, it includes a hands-on exercise for creating a Kanban board using tools like Jira or Trello.

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Kanban Board &

Workflow
• Session 2: Visualizing Work & Managing Flow
• Letz Play with Agile Scrum with Kanban Training
What is a Kanban Board?
• • A visual tool to track work in progress.
• • Divides workflow into columns representing different
stages.
• • Helps identify bottlenecks and improve efficiency.
Components of a Kanban Board
• 1. Columns: Represent stages of the workflow.
• 2. Cards: Represent work items (tasks, features, bugs,
etc.).
• 3. Swimlanes: Categorize different work streams.
• 4. Work In Progress (WIP) Limits: Control workflow
efficiency.
• 5. Done Column: Represents completed tasks.
Types of Work Items in Kanban
• • Features: New functionalities to be added.
• • User Stories: Small, valuable increments of work.
• • Bugs: Issues that need fixing.
• • Tasks: Individual pieces of work required for
completion.
Example of a Kanban Board
• • To Do → In Progress → Review → Done
• • Cards move from left to right as work progresses.
• • Helps track work visually and efficiently.
Setting Up Your Kanban Board
• 1. Identify workflow stages.
• 2. Define work item types.
• 3. Set WIP limits.
• 4. Establish pull-based task movement.
• 5. Regularly review and optimize the board.
Hands-on Exercise: Creating a
Kanban Board
•• Use a tool like Jira, Trello, or a physical board.
•• Define columns: Backlog, In Progress, Review, Done.
•• Add sample work items.
•• Apply WIP limits and observe workflow.

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