Wrike Kanban Guide
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Beginner’s Guide to Kanban Project Management
Kanban project management is an Agile framework used to visualize and improve workflows, reduce waste and inefficiency, and increase team focus by limiting work in progress. First developed by Toyota engineer Taiichi Ohno in the 1940s, Kanban comes from the Japanese word for “sign” or “visual board.”
While Kanban has its origins in lean manufacturing, the framework has been widely adopted by IT, service delivery, project management, and operations teams across industries.
Unlike Scrum, Kanban is not based around sprints, ceremonies, and roles. Instead, Kanban is flexible and adapts to existing roles and team structures by categorizing tasks on a Kanban board according to what production phase they are in (To-Do, In Progress, and Complete).
In this Kanban guide, we’ll cover the principles and fundamentals of Kanban project management and how to use tools like a Kanban card and board for effective task management. In our FAQ sections, we’ll also cover topics like Kanban replenishment, Kanban in SaFe, and how to run a Kanban team.
Finally, look out for our Kanban glossary — a comprehensive overview of key terms and concepts for Kanban teams to know.
Discover the benefits of Kanban task management and how to leverage this Agile framework for better delivery, production, and project management.
What's in the Kanban Guide?
Discover the Fundamentals of the Kanban Methodology
02Learn Core Kanban Principles for Workflow Management
03Visualize and Manage Workflows With Kanban Boards
04Use Kanban Cards to Represent and Visualize Work Items
05Discover How to Choose the Best Kanban Tools for Your Team
06Learn How to Set Up Your Kanban Board With Wrike
07Learn Best practices for Using Personal Kanban
08Kanban Work in Progress Limits Explained
09Tips and Best Practices for Running a Kanban Retrospective
10Explore the Differences and Similarities of Scrum and Kanban
11Learn More About Kanban Terminology, Concepts, and Processes
12Find Answers to Your Kanban Project Management Questions