Banish "Priority" and "Prioritization" article by David AndersonPriority is a proxy variable for multiple types of information. You should make explicit what you mean.

Better Prioritization: Sequencing and Classes of Service ExplainedExample and explanation of class of service

Actionable Agile Metrics for Predictability - Daniel VacantiShows how to gather cycle time information.

Trello (https://trello.com/) is a free and easy way to make a kanban board. It helps to test board ideas and helps organize stuff.
Kanban limits WIP (Work in Progress) and makes that work visible. It's one of the great ideas and applicable in many domains. My latest kanban board is for stuff I ordered. "Wishiist", "To Order", "Ordered", "Delivered". The "Ordered" column helps to see the amount of open orders.

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