How to Do Kanban for IT Operations

How to Do Kanban for IT Operations

Kanban is a valuable tool for IT Operations teams to accurately predict their capacity and manage resources effectively. The four tenets of Kanban (making the work visible, limiting work in progress, measuring progress, and communicating work status) provide a framework for basic Kanban systems. This article focuses on the first two tenets by explaining how visualizing workflow can improve task management and how setting work-in-progress limits can reduce clutter and prevent bottlenecks. By implementing these principles, IT Operations teams can increase productivity and efficiency while meeting their goals.

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