B · FlowIntermediate35 min read
5. Boards that match reality
Work Tracking · 36 pages source format
Columns are states of work, not org chart. Too many columns = fog. WIP limits beat infinite “In Progress.”
What you'll learn
- Column design
- WIP
- Swimlanes
- Done means Done
Simplify columns
Typical: Backlog → Ready → In progress → In review → Done. Add only if a handoff is real.
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Propose a column set for your team. Note what you’d delete.
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Policies on the wall
What does “Ready” require? What does “In review” mean?
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Write entry criteria for Ready and Done in 5 bullets total.
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