> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.leapchange.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Tasks and Kanban board

> Manage change management work items

The Tasks feature provides a Kanban board for managing change management activities. Track work items through their lifecycle from planning to completion.

## 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:

1. Click and hold a task card
2. Drag to the target column
3. Drop to update status

Tasks can also be moved via the task detail view.

## Creating tasks

### Quick add

1. Click **+ Add Task** at the top of any column
2. Enter the task title
3. Press Enter to create

### Detailed creation

1. Click **New Task** button
2. 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

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Keep task titles actionable">
    Start with a verb: "Create training materials" rather than "Training materials."
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Limit work in progress">
    Don't have too many tasks "In Progress" at once. Complete current work before starting new items.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Use labels consistently">
    Define a standard set of labels for your team and use them consistently.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Review regularly">
    Hold regular reviews to move completed tasks and identify blockers.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>