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Description

The time it takes for an item to move from column X to column Y.

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How We Calculate It

Using your project management tool, we retrieve all items from the past 90 days. We then calculate the time for each type of lead time:

  • Lead Time: The time from when a task is created to when it’s completed (Done column).
  • Lead Time in WIP: The time from when development begins (first WIP column) to when it’s completed (Done column).
  • Lead Time by Item Type: Lead Time and Lead Time in WIP categorized by item type in the project management tool.

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Why It Matters

Monitoring Lead Time is essential for understanding workflow efficiency and the speed at which the team delivers value. A shorter Lead Time generally indicates a more efficient and agile process, while a longer Lead Time may signal bottlenecks or inefficiencies.

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How to Use Lead Time

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Use Cases

  • Identifying Bottlenecks: Analyzing Lead Time can help pinpoint stages in the process that are taking longer than expected, allowing the team to take action to resolve these bottlenecks.
  • Continuous Improvement: Use Lead Time as a performance metric to implement continuous improvement practices and increase team efficiency.
  • Planning and Estimation: Use historical Lead Time data to make more accurate estimates and improve planning for future deliveries.
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