Scrum board: Two ways to build it

• Physical boundary for tasks: Limits how many sticky notes you can add, preventing overload. Once you know your average sprint capacity, you can design the boundaries of the board to me no more than the number of tasks you can do in a sprint.
• Simplicity and tactile satisfaction: Enjoy the simplicity and the physical act of moving sticky notes between columns.
• Constant visibility: The board is always visible in your office, so you can’t ignore it, unlike digital tools that can be closed or hidden.
• Focus on important tasks: The board only shows the most important goals, helping you focus on what truly matters. You won’t see day-to-day maintenance tasks such as doing laundry on my scrum board.
• Separation of goals from everyday tasks: Unlike digital tools where all tasks get jumbled together, the board allows you to physically separate life-changing goals from daily maintenance tasks.
• Easy daily planning: Having a few sticky notes on the board makes it easier to plan your day and focus on specific tasks. I choose 3 subtasks each day that are related to my sprint goals.
• Quick and adaptable: Easy to change columns, layouts, or sticky notes whenever needed.
• Customizable and renter-friendly: Can be created with inexpensive supplies, easy to set up, remove, and adjust without damaging walls.
• Portable if need be: I can even take it with me when travelling for an extended amount of time. I can set it up in any AirBnB I’m staying at in under 10 minutes and take it off when I’m leaving. If you are having an offsite with a team and need to get something done, this is a great way to keep track of your progress.

You can read my full love letter to an analog scrum board here.