The Agile Attorney Podcast 056. Less Is More: Why WIP Limits Boost Legal Productivity
Feb 11, 2025
Struggling to manage too many tasks? Discover how limiting work in progress (WIP) can transform your productivity. The podcast dives into the Kanban method, offering tools and strategies to streamline your workload. Learn how WIP limits can enhance your client experience and commitment reliability. With practical insights, you'll find a clear roadmap to regain control and consistently achieve your best work.
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WIP as Juggling
- Concurrent work resembles juggling, where managing the "spaces between balls" (context switching) consumes time.
- Limiting work in progress (WIP) allows focused progress on individual tasks before picking up new ones.
The Zagarnik Effect
- The Zagarnik effect describes our brain's tendency to hold onto unfinished tasks, causing stress and obsession.
- Completing tasks frees mental resources and promotes better sleep, as seen with Kanban board implementation.
Tools for Limiting WIP
- Use tools like calendar blocking, calendar bucketing, and Agile meetings to manage WIP.
- These methods visualize commitments and enforce limits for personal and team tasks.