RXO

Beyond the Board

A meet-up attended with KanBan SG

by Shalom Chin

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Three false beliefs

  • Being busy is good
  • Anyone with less than full utilisation is a waste
  • We can multitask

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How to improve our delivery time?

  • Hire more people
  • Work longer hours
  • Increase delivery rate by improving processes
  • Reduce WIP

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System WIP Limits

  • Simple to understand
  • Fits certain context better
  • Requires one to choose items wisely to maintain flow (right-sizing work item types is important)
  • Can increase collaboration

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WIP Limit Evolution

  • Time-based: becomes challenging as product moves from simple to complex
  • Personal: coupled with explicit policies, relieve individual overburdening
  • System: teamwork is forming, team overburdening is reduced
  • Column: teamwork exists, workflow and team skills are better understood
  • Horizontal: team is thinking about the customers and product longevity

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