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A learn using Kanban identifies mat their cycle time has significant variation After brainstorming, the team determines that the root cause is the stones' varying sizes and risks What should the team do?
Suggested Answer: C
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31 comments · newest first
JO
Joanne
11 months ago
Definitely need to address those varying sizes directly!
EL
Eliseo
11 months ago
Overflow swimlane sounds like a band-aid solution to me.
LO
Long
12 months ago
Surprised that breaking down stories isn't the first choice!
LU
Luz
12 months ago
Nah, I prefer creating a triage step instead.
SY
Sylvia
1 year ago
I think reducing WIP limits is a solid move.
OW
Owen
1 year ago
The idea of an overflow swimlane sounds familiar, but I’m not convinced it addresses the root cause of the cycle time variation effectively.
GL
Gladys
1 year ago
I feel like breaking down larger stories is a common strategy we practiced, but I can't recall if we ever set a specific complexity threshold.
MA
Marvel
1 year ago
I think creating a triage step could help us identify risky stories early on, but I wonder if it might complicate our workflow too much.
SH
Shaquana
1 year ago
I remember we discussed how reducing WIP limits can help manage risks, but I'm not sure if that's the best approach here.
NO
Noel
1 year ago
This is a good one. I think option C is the way to go - setting a policy to break down larger stories and then adjusting the WIP. That should help smooth out the cycle time variation.
CA
Caitlin
1 year ago
I'm a bit confused by the options. Reducing WIP limits or creating a triage step don't seem like they'd directly address the root cause. I'm going to go with option C - it seems the most logical approach.
ER
Eric
1 year ago
Okay, I think I've got it. The team should create a policy to break down stories that are too large, and then adjust the WIP limits accordingly. That seems like the best way to manage the varying story sizes.
DA
Daniel
1 year ago
Hmm, the key seems to be addressing the root cause of the cycle time variation. I'm leaning towards option C - breaking down larger stories to reduce complexity.
CI
Ciara
1 year ago
This is a tricky one. I'm not sure if I fully understand the question, but I think it's asking about how to handle varying story sizes and risks in a Kanban process.
IR
Ira
2 years ago
Breaking down stories? Sounds like they're trying to put humpty dumpty back together again. But hey, at least it's not as bad as trying to herd cats!
EL
Elke
1 year ago
C: Setting a policy to break down larger stories and adjusting the WIP might be a good solution.
MA
Malika
1 year ago
B: I think creating a triage step on the Kanban board to pre-identify risky stones could help.
MY
My
2 years ago
A: Let's reduce work in progress limits to accommodate slack for riskier stories.
AD
Adelina
2 years ago
Option A sounds tempting, but reducing the WIP limits might just lead to a whole new set of problems. Better to address the root cause, like the team is doing.
AD
Adria
2 years ago
Option D is intriguing, but I'm not sure creating a separate swimlane is the best solution. Seems like an unnecessary complication to the process.
ME
Meaghan
2 years ago
I'm leaning towards Option B. Having a triage step to identify the risky stories upfront could be a game-changer. Proactive planning is key here.
OC
Ocie
1 year ago
I agree, being proactive in identifying risky stories can definitely help improve our cycle time.
PR
Providencia
2 years ago
Option B sounds like a good idea. It can help us catch potential issues early on.
RU
Ruby
2 years ago
Option C seems like the way to go. Breaking down the larger stories and adjusting the WIP accordingly should help manage the variation in cycle time.
WI
Wilda
2 years ago
Creating a dedicated overflow swimlane could also be a good idea to handle the larger stones.
SH
Sherly
2 years ago
We should also consider setting a policy to adjust the WIP limits accordingly.
LI
Linn
2 years ago
I agree, breaking down the larger stories will definitely help in managing the cycle time.
SA
Sanda
2 years ago
Option C seems like the best solution to address the varying sizes and risks.
AS
Asha
2 years ago
I'm not sure about option C. Maybe we should consider option B as well to pre-identify risky stones.
KA
Kathrine
2 years ago
I agree with Cletus. Option C seems like a practical solution to address the root cause of the variation.
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Cletus
2 years ago
I think we should go with option C. Breaking down larger stories can help reduce variation in cycle time.