Kanban: Could it be the system that sorts your productivity once and for all?

Kanban is a cool, simple project management system that originated in Japan. It's a visual way to keep track of your tasks and get things done more efficiently. It's basically a board with different columns and cards representing your work. Each column shows a stage of your process, and the cards are your individual tasks or projects. You can use sticky notes on your wall instead of cards.

With Kanban, you get to see the big picture of your workflow at a glance. You start with columns like "To Do," "Doing," and "Done," but feel free to customize them to fit your needs. It's all about making your work visual and organised.

One of the key advantages of Kanban, for me, is that it helps you avoid overload. You set a limit on how many tasks you're working on at once. This keeps you from feeling overwhelmed and lets you focus on completing a few things at a time.

The best part? You're in control. Work doesn't get pushed onto you. Instead, you pull work into your system based on what you can handle. This way, you don't start new tasks until you're ready for them.

Kanban also encourages you to keep improving. Take a look at your workflow regularly, spot any bottlenecks or areas where things could be better, and make small changes to improve how you work.

To set up your own Kanban board, you can simply use paper sticky notes on your wall or whiteboard. Set up your columns and just move the sticky notes across as needed.

Or there are digital platforms like Trello. It's super user-friendly and free to get started. Just go to Trello's website (https://trello.com), sign up if you don't have an account, and you'll be ready to create your board in no time.

Once you're on Trello, you can create different lists for your workflow stages. Add cards for your tasks or projects, and simply drag and drop them across the columns as you progress. Trello also offers handy features like labels, due dates, checklists, and descriptions to add more details and keep you on track.

Kanban is a fantastic system that helps business owners, freelancers (and anyone really) stay organised, manage their workload, and boost productivity. Give it a try and let me know how you get on.

Feel free to ask questions below if you need any help.