Set Realistic Workloads & Limit Work in Progress (WIP)

This standard mandates the establishment of realistic workloads and the implementation of WIP limits to ensure sustainable speed and prevent team overload.

1. Set Realistic Workloads & Limit Work in Progress (WIP):

Sustainable speed requires prioritisation, not overloading teams. This approach ensures focus and efficient delivery.

• 1.1 Clear Task Prioritisation:
  • 1.1.1 High-Value Focus:
    • Ensure clear prioritisation of tasks to focus on the highest-value work.
    • Automate task prioritisation based on business impact.
  • 1.1.2 Backlog Management:
    • Regularly review backlog size and in-progress tasks to maintain manageable workloads.
    • Automate backlog grooming and prioritisation.
• 1.2 Work in Progress Limits:
  • 1.2.1 WIP Implementation:
    • Set WIP limits to prevent teams from context switching and multitasking inefficiencies.
    • Automate the enforcement of WIP limits.
  • 1.2.2 WIP Monitoring:
    • Monitor WIP to ensure adherence to limits and identify bottlenecks.
    • Automate the generation of WIP reports.

By setting realistic workloads and limiting WIP, organisations can ensure sustainable speed and prevent team overload.

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