The Kanban Backlog is a dynamic repository of Task Groups or Tasks to be completed by the Kanban Teams involved in an initiative. It provides a clear understanding of what needs to be done and facilitates flexibility and adaptability among the Kanban Teams to respond to changing circumstances. Each Kanban Team will have its own Kanban Backlog.
The Kanban Backlog includes all the Task Groups and Tasks being worked on by the Kanban Teams that are part of the initiative. This offers an overview of all the work being performed by the relevant Kanban Teams. The backlog typically shows work that is scheduled for the future, work that has already been completed, dependencies across Task Groups and/or Tasks, the teams working on Tasks, estimates for Tasks, and target completion dates. The Kanban Backlog can be organized by Task Groups or Tasks for better visualization and workflow overview.
Figures 3-12, 3-13, 3-14, 3-15, and 3-16 illustrate the digital Kanban Backlog, associated Kanban Boards, and tasks.
Figure 3.12: Digital Kanban Backlog with associated Kanban Boards (Source: Vabro)
Figure 3-12 shows a Vabro software interface for ticket management, displaying a backlog of tasks assigned to team members.
Figure 3.13: Illustration of a Digital Kanban Backlog (Source: ClickUp)
Figure 3.13 displays a customer support ticket list in ClickUp, showing open and pending tickets with their details.
Figure 3.14: Sample Kanban Board (Source: Basecamp)
Figure 3-14 above shows a Kanban Board in Basecamp tool with tasks organized into "To-do," "In Progress," "In Review," and "Completed" columns.
Figure 3.15: Sample Kanban Board (Source: Notion)
Figure 3.15 displays a Kanban Board interface of Notion, showing tasks categorized as "To Do," "In Progress," and "Complete," with assigned team members and progress tracking for a design initiative.