Clarity Glossary for Project and Portfolio Management

Kanban

Kanban is a method for visualizing and managing workflows using boards and cards.

Explanation

KanbanKanbanKanban ist eine Methode zur Visualisierung und Steuerung von Arbeitsprozessen mithilfe von Boards und Karten. is a visual management system used to organize tasks and workflows. Tasks are represented on cards and moved through different stages of progress.

A Kanban board typically includes columns such as “To Do,” “In Progress,” and “Done,” making the workflow transparent.

The method originated in the Japanese manufacturing industry and is now widely used in project managementProject ManagementSynonym for → ProjektmanagementEnglischer Begriff für Projektmanagement. and software development.

Synonyms and Abbreviations

  • Kanban Board: Visual board used to display tasks and workflow status.
  • Task Board: General term for a visual overview of tasks.
  • Workflow Board: Representation of workflows across different processing stages.

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