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What is one way to understand WIP in a system?
Suggested Answer: B
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WIP stands for work in process, which is the amount of work that is currently being done in a system. One way to understand WIP is to make it visible to all stakeholders, using tools such as Kanban boards, cumulative flow diagrams, or burn-up charts. By making WIP visible, we can see the current state of the work, identify bottlenecks, limit WIP to match capacity, and improve flow efficiency.Reference:Principle #6 -- Visualize and limit WIP, reduce batch sizes, and manage queue lengths,Make Value Flow without Interruptions,SAFe Principle 6: Visualise and limit WIP, reduce batch sizes, and manage queued lengths
22 comments · newest first
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Omer
4 days ago
But what about A? Teamwork can speed things up.
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Denny
9 days ago
Yeah, if we can see it, we can manage it better.
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Lonny
14 days ago
I feel like B really clarifies the workflow for everyone.
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Malissa
20 days ago
D is interesting, smaller stories might reduce WIP.
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Bernadine
25 days ago
C seems like a good idea, but it complicates things.
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Carmen
30 days ago
A could work too, but visibility is more crucial.
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Sage
1 month ago
I agree, making work visible helps everyone stay on track.
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Jerrod
1 month ago
I think B is the best option. Visibility is key.
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Amie
2 months ago
Splitting stories seems like extra work to me. Not sure it helps.
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Chantell
2 months ago
Wait, can making work visible really change the game?
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Angella
2 months ago
Totally agree with B! It’s essential for flow.
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Maryanne
2 months ago
I think A could work too, but not always.
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Adell
2 months ago
B is key! Visibility helps everyone stay on track.
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Frederic
2 months ago
I’m not sure about A, it might slow things down instead.
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Daniela
3 months ago
Smaller stories = less WIP, totally agree!
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Ines
3 months ago
Wait, splitting stories? Isn't that just complicating things?
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Sommer
3 months ago
I think A can help too, but not as much as B.
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Fallon
3 months ago
B is definitely the way to go!
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An
3 months ago
Pairing to complete work faster sounds good, but I don't think it really helps in understanding WIP like making work visible does.
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Lashon
3 months ago
I feel like sizing stories smaller could help manage WIP, but I can't recall if that's the main focus of the question.
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Desmond
4 months ago
I remember a practice question about WIP limits, and I think splitting stories could help, but it might not directly address understanding WIP itself.
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Amie
4 months ago
I think making current work visible is really important, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the best way to understand WIP.