WIP Limits

Steps

1. 1

   Go to Board Settings > Columns and set a maximum number of tasks for each column. When a column reaches its WIP limit, no more tasks can be added until others are moved forward.

2. 2

   Columns with WIP limits show a progress bar at the top. When approaching the limit, the bar turns yellow; when exceeded, it turns red.

3. 3

   WIP limits prevent overloading team members, reduce context switching, and identify bottlenecks early. They help maintain a steady flow and improve overall throughput.

4. 4

   Different columns can have different WIP limits based on your workflow. For example, you might set a higher limit for 'Open' but a lower limit for 'Quality Check'.