Kanban board
Access the Kanban board from Tasks in the sidebar.Columns
Tasks move through these stages:| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Planned | Identified but not yet ready to start |
| Up Next | Ready to begin work |
| In Progress | Currently being worked on |
| In Review | Completed, awaiting validation |
| Done | Successfully completed |
Moving tasks
Drag and drop tasks between columns:- Click and hold a task card
- Drag to the target column
- Drop to update status
Creating tasks
Quick add
- Click + Add Task at the top of any column
- Enter the task title
- Press Enter to create
Detailed creation
- Click New Task button
- Fill in task details:
- Title - What needs to be done
- Description - Additional context
- Project - Associated change initiative
- Assignee - Who is responsible
- Due date - When it should be completed
- Priority - High, Medium, Low
- Labels - Tags for categorization
Task properties
Assignee
Assign tasks to team members:- Each task has one assignee
- Assignee receives notifications
- Filter board by assignee
Priority
Set task urgency:- High - Needs immediate attention
- Medium - Standard priority
- Low - Can wait if needed
Labels
Add labels for categorization:- Create custom labels
- Apply multiple labels per task
- Filter by label
Due dates
Set deadlines:- Overdue tasks highlighted in red
- Due soon highlighted in yellow
- Filter by due date range
Filtering and views
Filter options
Filter the board by:- Assignee
- Project
- Priority
- Labels
- Due date range
Search
Search tasks by title or description.Best practices
Keep task titles actionable
Keep task titles actionable
Start with a verb: “Create training materials” rather than “Training materials.”
Limit work in progress
Limit work in progress
Don’t have too many tasks “In Progress” at once. Complete current work before starting new items.
Use labels consistently
Use labels consistently
Define a standard set of labels for your team and use them consistently.
Review regularly
Review regularly
Hold regular reviews to move completed tasks and identify blockers.