Kanban Board
The “move it across the board” tool. Kanban boards visually track tasks through stages of completion, making workflow visible, manageable, and sometimes even fun.
Junior
The newbie with potential. A junior team member is starting out, learning the ropes, and bringing fresh energy—sometimes with a dash of chaos.
Joint Venture
Business BFFs for a shared goal. A joint venture brings two companies together to collaborate on a project while remaining independent entities.
Joint Product
A two-for-one production deal. Joint products are made together in a process that produces two or more outputs—think beef and leather.
Job Shadowing
Training that feels more like people-watching. Job shadowing lets newbies tag along with a pro to learn the ropes by observation.
Job Rotation
The skill-boosting shuffle. Job rotation lets employees switch up roles periodically, gaining fresh skills and avoiding burnout from one long grind.
Job Grading
Assigning a level to each role, job grading is the fine art of grouping similar jobs by complexity and skill requirements, keeping pay scales sane and aligned.
Job Evaluation
Deciding what each job is worth. Job evaluation reviews roles and responsibilities to set pay levels, ensuring fair compensation without making the budget wince.
Job Competency Model
Your job description, but with pizzazz. The competency model outlines the skills and behaviors required for a role, ensuring employees know what “crushing it” looks like.
Job Classification System
The framework that organizes roles into neat little boxes. This system categorizes positions based on functions and responsibilities, simplifying hiring, payroll, and promotions.