This is different than the new relations functionality and its not the same as the request to use a global field as a status.
Right now we have to write a bunch of automations to change global fields. For example... when a status changes on one board, it changes on another, so if both boards are using the same field as a kanban, it would move on both places. This is currently a TON of automations that we have to write over and over to achieve this... This would also make a portfolio report dead simple.
Would love to just be able to change 1 status field that populates everywhere... Can you just enable the ability to use a Custom STATUS field in kanban view?