Kanban
A method of managing work as a continuous flow, visualized on a board of columns (to do, doing, done), limiting how much is in progress at once. No fixed sprints.
Why it matters
Kanban suits work that arrives unpredictably, like support or ops, where fixed sprints feel forced. Its focus on limiting work in progress is a simple, powerful way to get more done by finishing before starting.
For example
A support team runs a kanban board with columns for to-do, doing, and done, and limits work-in-progress so tickets get finished, not just started.
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