The most WIP limit resistance award goes to…

developers! (In my experience, at least.)

Most people think that it would be managers or other people putting pressure on developers that would prevent WIP (work-in-process) limits from being implemented. However, in my experience managing three teams, each time it is the developers themselves that resist WIP limits. Now, this sample is not huge, but I definitely see a trend. There could be many causes to this, including outside pressure, but I am seeing a lot of desire to work on the new shiny idea above all else. Continue reading