Kanban Cycle
The Kanban Cycle provides a visual representation of the flow of work, allowing teams to easily track the progress of individual work items and the overall workflow. It promotes transparency, collaboration, and continuous improvement by highlighting bottlenecks, identifying areas of improvement, and facilitating a smooth and efficient flow of work from start to finish.
The Kanban Cycle refers to the flow of work in a Kanban system, which is a visual method used to manage and control the workflow. It represents the stages through which work items progress from the initial request or idea to the final completion. Here's a brief summary of the Kanban Cycle:
1. Backlog: The cycle begins with the backlog, which represents all the work items that are requested or waiting to be addressed. These items are typically represented as cards or sticky notes on a Kanban board.
2. To-Do: Work items that are selected for execution move into the "To-Do" column. This column represents the work that is currently being worked on or is next in line to be worked on. The team pulls work items from the backlog and starts actively working on them.
3. In Progress: Once a work item is actively being worked on, it moves into the "In Progress" column. This column represents the stage where the actual work is being done. It may involve analysis, design, development, testing, or any other necessary activities.
4. Review: When a work item is completed or reaches a milestone, it moves into the "Review" column. This stage involves a review or inspection process, where the completed work is evaluated for quality, correctness, and adherence to requirements or standards. Feedback may be provided, and adjustments may be made if necessary.
5. Done: Once the review is completed and any necessary adjustments have been made, the work item moves into the "Done" column. This column represents the stage where the work is considered complete and ready for delivery or deployment.
6. Archive: Work items that have been completed and delivered may be moved to an "Archive" or "Completed" column to signify their closure. This column represents the historical record of completed work items.
