What is Kanban? Project Management in Under 5

The video tutorial introduces Kanban, a visual project management method originating from Toyota's Lean system. It explains how Kanban is used to track work progress through stages, using a board with columns and cards. The tutorial covers setting up a Kanban board, managing work in progress, and establishing team rules for effective project management. Kanban is highlighted as a tool for Agile project management, emphasizing continuous flow and distributed responsibility.

Which company is credited with the development of Kanban?

• Honda

• General Motors

• Toyota

• Ford

What is the primary purpose of Kanban in project management?

• To increase the number of tasks

• To reduce the number of team members

• To visually track the progress of work

• To eliminate the need for meetings

What is a key feature of a Kanban board?

• It uses a single column for all tasks

• It requires daily meetings

• It uses columns to represent stages

• It eliminates the need for deadlines

What does WIP stand for in the context of Kanban?

• Work in Production

• Work in Planning

• Work in Process

• Work in Progress

What should be done if a task is stuck in a Kanban stage?

• Remove the task from the board

• Deploy resources to address the issue

• Increase the WIP limit

• Ignore it and move on

What is a common rule regarding task responsibility on a Kanban board?

• Tasks must be completed by the person who started them

• Tasks can only be moved by the project manager

• Responsibility can be transferred when moving tasks

• Tasks should not be moved until the end of the project

How does Kanban benefit team participation?

• By allowing only managers to control progress

• By reducing the number of team members

• By enabling the whole team to share responsibility

• By eliminating the need for communication