Tiimikanban

Tiimikanban is a visual workflow management method adapted from Kanban principles for use within teams. It utilizes a board, typically physical or digital, to visualize the team's work in progress. The board is divided into columns representing different stages of a workflow, such as "To Do," "In Progress," and "Done." Tasks or work items are represented by cards that move across the board from left to right as they progress through the workflow.

The core idea behind Tiimikanban is to make the team's work transparent and to facilitate continuous improvement. By visualizing all tasks, team members can easily see what everyone is working on, identify bottlenecks, and collaborate more effectively. The system emphasizes limiting work in progress (WIP) to prevent overburdening the team and to ensure a smooth flow of tasks. This WIP limit helps to highlight where work is getting stuck and prompts the team to address those issues.

Key practices associated with Tiimikanban include visualizing the workflow, limiting WIP, managing flow, making process policies explicit, and improving collaboratively. Teams often use daily stand-up meetings to review the board, discuss progress, and identify any impediments. The goal is to create a more efficient, predictable, and collaborative working environment for the team.