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Who must change the Work in Progress (WIP) Limits in the Definition of Workflow when urgent
work emerges from the Sprint?
(choose the best answer)
Suggested Answer: D
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In Professional Scrum with Kanban, the Work in Progress (WIP) limits are set as a policy to maintain a sustainable flow of work. Urgent work emerging does not automatically warrant changing these WIP limits; instead, the team should first discuss how to accommodate the urgent work within the existing constraints. Modifying WIP limits for urgent work could undermine the benefits of a controlled flow, which is why urgent work should not be a reason to change WIP limits during a Sprint
21 comments · newest first
MA
Malinda
2 days ago
The Product Owner has the final say on priorities, though.
RO
Roy
7 days ago
True, but changing limits can disrupt the flow.
WI
Willodean
12 days ago
But what if the urgent work is critical? We need flexibility!
BI
Billy
18 days ago
Exactly! No one should change them during a Sprint.
WH
Whitney
23 days ago
I feel like urgent work shouldn't change WIP Limits at all.
AN
Anglea
28 days ago
I disagree. The Developers should handle it. They know the capacity best.
GL
Glen
1 month ago
I think the Product Owner should change the WIP Limits. They prioritize the work.
SH
Sharee
1 month ago
Sounds odd, but I guess urgent work doesn't always mean changing limits.
CA
Carey
1 month ago
Wait, can WIP Limits really not be changed during a Sprint?
JA
Jame
2 months ago
I disagree, the Product Owner should be involved too.
ZI
Zita
2 months ago
Agree, the Developers need to adapt to urgent work!
DA
Davida
2 months ago
I think it's definitely the Developers who should handle that.
NI
Nida
2 months ago
I thought WIP Limits were set in stone for the Sprint.
GE
German
2 months ago
No way, urgent work should be prioritized, WIP Limits can be flexible!
MA
Marleen
2 months ago
Wait, can we really not change WIP Limits during a Sprint? That seems odd.
ED
Edison
3 months ago
I disagree, the Developers should be the ones to adjust it.
JO
Joanna
3 months ago
I think it's definitely the Product Owner who should handle that.
LE
Lemuel
3 months ago
I lean towards option D, thinking that urgent work shouldn't change WIP Limits, but I remember some discussions about flexibility in Scrum.
BI
Billye
3 months ago
I feel like the Product Owner should have a say in this, especially if the urgent work impacts the product's value, but I could be wrong.
SH
Shaunna
3 months ago
I remember a practice question where we discussed the role of the Scrum Master in managing workflow, but I can't recall if they have the authority to change WIP Limits.
RY
Ryann
4 months ago
I think the Developers might be the ones who need to change the WIP Limits since they are the ones doing the work, but I'm not entirely sure.