When to use it
Use it when work keeps getting started but not finished, or priorities are unclear to the team.
How to apply it
- Map the stages your work moves through, such as To Do, Doing and Done.
- Put every current task on the board as a card.
- Set a limit on how many cards can sit in each in-progress column.
- Pull new work only when capacity frees up.
- Review the board regularly to spot bottlenecks and improve the flow.
Tip: The work-in-progress limit is the part most teams skip, and it is what delivers the benefit.