I like this approach, it is very straightforward and allows for easy internal collaboration. Obviously, buckets visualize the amout of people in different stages of your hiring process very well. If I had to hire people, I'd try this instantly.
Edit: I have to apologize. I overlooked that the names are made up, so the following statement is incorrect. Sorry Ryan!
Sadly, I have to whine about some privacy issues: I don't approve of Ryan Carson's publishing the names of his applicants how it can be seen in the screenshot at [1]. I'm quite sure these are real names beloging to their applicants, and I wouldn't like to see my name published when I'm applying for a position at this company. On top of that, I would feel sad to see that my name had been greyed out but Person XY has advanced to the next stage.
Perhaps it is better to anonymize the information as I suspect it was not Ryan's intention to publish these names.
He says, "I’ve created a public example that you can view, copy and then edit." [1] and the names there match his screenshot. They also include ringers like "Jenny Craig" and "Billy Jean". How/why are you "quite sure these are real names"? If you're right, I agree with you, but it seems hard to believe.
Edit: I have to apologize. I overlooked that the names are made up, so the following statement is incorrect. Sorry Ryan!
Sadly, I have to whine about some privacy issues: I don't approve of Ryan Carson's publishing the names of his applicants how it can be seen in the screenshot at [1]. I'm quite sure these are real names beloging to their applicants, and I wouldn't like to see my name published when I'm applying for a position at this company. On top of that, I would feel sad to see that my name had been greyed out but Person XY has advanced to the next stage.
Perhaps it is better to anonymize the information as I suspect it was not Ryan's intention to publish these names.
[1] http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4s36gOUJz1rneiz8.png