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Common Practice

Kanban

Common Practice Framework

Kanban is a visual workflow method focused on continuous delivery and limiting work in progress.

Plain English explanation

kanban is a way of managing work by visualizing tasks and limiting how much work is done at the same time.

Why it matters

It helps teams avoid overload and improve flow of work.

How it works

Work is represented on a board with columns (e.g., To Do, In Progress, Done), and teams limit work in progress.

Example

A team limits active tasks to 3 per person to stay focused.

Common misunderstanding

Kanban is not Scrum, but it can complement Scrum practices.

Key points

  • Visual workflow
  • Limits work in progress
  • Focuses on flow
  • Supports continuous delivery

Source

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