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11.3 Delivering Value - Coggle Diagram
11.3 Delivering Value
Kanban Method
What is the
Kanban method
?
Kanban
visualizes work using a board with stages like
To Do
,
In Progress
,
Done
.
It improves
flow
and team efficiency.
How does Kanban
limit work in progress (WIP)
?
Sets
WIP limits
to cap tasks per stage.
Prevents
overloading
and maintains smooth workflow.
Why are
feedback loops
important in Kanban?
Feedback loops
enable continuous
improvement
.
They identify and resolve
bottlenecks
quickly.
Key Concepts
What is the
Theory of Constraints
?
Focuses on improving
constraints
or
bottlenecks
for big impact.
Small changes elsewhere yield minor
performance
gains.
What does
Work in Progress (WIP)
mean?
WIP
is started but unfinished work, tying up
capital
.
It risks
rework
and delays value delivery.
How do
WIP limits
help projects?
WIP limits
reduce multitasking and
waste
.
They optimize
throughput
over resource use.
Introduction to Value Delivery
What is a
Minimal Viable Product (MVP)
?
An
MVP
delivers enough
functionality
to be useful yet remains small.
It allows early
benefits
before the full project completes.
Why is delivering value early beneficial?
Early delivery provides
returns
on investment sooner.
It gathers
user feedback
to refine the product.
Workflow Approaches
What’s the
difference
between
batches and continuous flow
?
Batches
process work in groups;
continuous flow
moves items steadily.
Continuous flow reduces
delays
and improves delivery speed.
How do
Cumulative Flow Diagrams
assist?
They track
WIP
,
cycle times
, and
completion dates
.
Use
Little’s Law
to predict time based on queue size.
Practical Benefits
Why focus on
constraints and WIP limits
?
Addressing
bottlenecks
boosts overall
performance
.
Limits cut
rework
,
waste
, and tied-up resources.
How does this improve value delivery?
Speeds up
throughput
and delivers
value
faster.
Aligns work with
customer needs
efficiently.
Review
Test yourself: Cover the answers and recall terms like
MVP
,
Kanban
, and
WIP limits
.
Focus on how they enhance
value delivery
and
flow
."