Flow Metrics

Flow Metrics provide insights into the efficiency and productivity of teams, enabling the identification and resolution of bottlenecks in delivery processes. These metrics help track how work progresses through the system and highlight areas for potential improvement. Key Flow Metrics include:

1. Cycle Time: Measures the total time taken from the start to the completion of tasks. This includes both active work and waiting periods.
2. Throughput: The number of tasks completed over a specific period, showcasing the team’s output rate.
3. Active Time: The time spent actively working on tasks without interruptions.
4. Waiting Time: The time tasks spend in a waiting state, indicating possible delays or bottlenecks.
5. Work in Progress (WIP): The number of ongoing tasks, which helps monitor the load on the team and detect if the team is taking on too much work at once.
6. Flow Efficiency: The ratio of active time to the total time, highlighting how efficiently the team moves work through the process.

Flow Metrics are essential for improving time-to-market, reducing delays, and ensuring more predictable delivery​​​.