Common Practice
Work In Progress (WIP) Limit
Common Practice
Concept
A WIP limit restricts how many tasks can be worked on at the same time.
Plain English explanation
A wip limit controls how much work is happening at once so the team can stay focused and efficient.
Why it matters
Too much work at once creates context switching and slows everything down.
How it works
Teams set limits for each stage of work and do not start new work until existing work is finished.
Example
Only 5 tasks can be in progress at a time.
Common myths
WIP limits are not restrictions — they improve productivity.
Key points
- Limits active work
- Improves focus
- Reduces multitasking
- Improves flow
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Learning note
This is a common Agile/Scrum-related term or practice included to help learners understand language often used around Scrum.