Stop starting. Start finishing.
Too much work in progress slows delivery (Little's Law) and loads every head with open loops. Here's the cognitive-load view. Flow metrics live in the Agile & Delivery pillar.
Slower
More WIP, Longer Waits
Cycle time = WIP ÷ throughput
- Everything takes longer
- Feedback arrives late
Switchier
More WIP, More Juggling
Every item competes for focus
- Constant context switching
- See Day 31
Heavier
More WIP, More To Hold
Every open item is a thing to remember
- A mental tax, even when idle
- Anxiety about what's stuck
Source: Project Production Institute ↗
Stop starting. Start finishing.