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Kanban Board

1. **Create columns** that match your workflow stages. A basic setup uses "To Do," "In Progress," and "Done." 2. **Add cards** for each task or work item. Each...

Kanban Board

Kanban board is a visual workflow management tool that displays work items as cards organized into columns representing stages of a process. Teams use kanban boards to track task progress, identify bottlenecks, and optimize workflow efficiency.

Key Components

  • Columns: Represent workflow stages (e.g., To Do, In Progress, Done)
  • Cards: Individual work items or tasks that move through columns
  • Swimlanes: Horizontal divisions that separate different work types or teams
  • WIP Limits: Constraints on how many items can exist in each column at one time
  • Visual Signals: Color coding and labels that indicate priority, type, or status

How it Works

  1. Create columns that match your workflow stages. A basic setup uses "To Do," "In Progress," and "Done."
  2. Add cards for each task or work item. Each card contains details about the specific task.
  3. Move cards left to right as work progresses through each stage.
  4. Set WIP limits to prevent overload and maintain steady flow.
  5. Review and optimize by identifying where cards pile up (bottlenecks).

You drag a card from one column to the next when a task changes status. This simple action keeps everyone informed about work progress without lengthy status meetings.

Pros & Cons

Pros:

  • Provides clear visibility into work status
  • Reduces time spent on status updates
  • Identifies bottlenecks quickly
  • Flexible and easy to implement
  • Works across industries and team sizes

Cons:

  • Can become cluttered with too many cards
  • Requires discipline to keep updated
  • May oversimplify complex workflows
  • Limited historical data without digital tools

Real-World Application

In Philippine real estate operations, a kanban board helps real estate brokers and agents manage their sales pipeline. You can organize prospects by stages such as:

  • New Inquiry: Fresh leads from marketing forms or lead generation efforts
  • Site Visit Scheduled: Prospects with confirmed appointments
  • Reservation Pending: Clients preparing equity payments
  • Documentation: Buyers submitting requirements for sales approval
  • Booked: Completed sales transactions

iRealtee implements kanban boards with drag-and-drop functionality, allowing agents to move prospects between pipeline stages visually. This gives team leaders instant visibility into sales progress without chasing individual agents for updates. The CRM analytics feature then uses this data to generate conversion reports and identify where deals stall.

For brokerages managing multiple agents, the kanban view shows which salespeople have balanced workloads and which may need support. Combined with lead distribution rules, managers can route new inquiries to agents with capacity.

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