Why Limiting Your Work-in-Progress Matters

Setting WIP limits is an essential part of Kanban methodology, as it helps achieve flow and identify bottlenecks in the workflow process. Without limits, the Kanban board becomes merely a to-do list, resulting in compromised quality of work and wasted time and resources. Prioritizing some tasks over others ensures completing all tasks sooner than if started simultaneously. Setting WIP limits may feel counter-intuitive at first, but the benefits of improved efficiency make it a necessity.