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Agile for Humans with Ryan Ripley and Todd Miller
FYK: Kanban Metric Essentials - Work in Process (WIP) Limits
Apr 12, 2021
10:18
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An expert in Kanban practices and agile metrics, Daniel Vacanti, along with Todd Miller and Ryan Ripley, discuss the importance of work in process (WIP) limits in Kanban. They explore different methods of controlling WIP, such as setting limits on the whole board or per person, and highlight how it leads to system stability, predictability, and process efficiency.
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- Controlling work in progress (WIP) is fundamental in Kanban as it ensures system stability and enables predictability, efficiency, and effectiveness.
- Implementing WIP limits in Kanban leads to the creation of a pull system, helping teams shift from a push-based approach to a pull-based approach and fostering stability and predictability within the system.
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The Importance of Controlling Work in Progress
Controlling work in progress (WIP) is fundamental in Kanban, as it ensures system stability and enables other benefits such as predictability, efficiency, and effectiveness. Without controlling WIP, stability is compromised, leading to an unpredictable and less optimized value delivery process. There are various ways to control WIP, not just through column limits. Setting one big WIP limit for the whole board is an easy starting point, allowing teams to observe flow and make adjustments based on that. Ultimately, controlling WIP creates a pull system, which aligns with the core principles of Kanban.
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