Kanban in Excel - how to use the method

The Kanban method, which originated in Japan, is designed to help make work processes more efficient. The focus is on close interaction between customers, employees and partners of an organization. Creating a Kanban table in Excel helps you keep track of everything.

Important points when creating a Kanban board in Excel

A Kanban board created via Excel serves as a visual management tool that incorporates the principles of the Kanban method. While there are countless options for creating a Kanban board in Excel, the following option is particularly clear:

1. Create a table with "To do", "In progress" and "Done" columns.
2. Set a limit for tasks in the "To do" column so that the list never becomes too confusing.
3. Now create a task template, which you can then put as a task in the respective columns.
4. A good task template should have the following information: Task name, task description, priority of the task, due date and an indication of the work progress (in percent).

Why a Kanban Board created in Excel is helpful

By constant trial and error, everyone develops a helpful Kanban Board for themselves in Excel. This method helps to get a clear overview of tasks to be done. Mit nur einem Blick sehen Sie, inwieweit die Aufgaben bearbeitet wurden sowie deren Priorität und Deadline.