ExpertPMP · Question 81 · Task 1: Execute project with the urgency required to deliver business value
A project team is using Kanban to manage workflow, and the project manager notices that work items are consistently taking longer than expected to move through the 'Development' column. Analysis shows that developers are frequently switching between different types of tasks, causing context switching overhead. What should the project manager recommend?
A project team is using Kanban to manage workflow, and the project manager notices that work items are consistently taking longer than expected to move through the 'Development' column. Analysis shows that developers are frequently switching between different types of tasks, causing context switching overhead. What should the project manager recommend?
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Increase the work-in-progress (WIP) limit for the Development column to allow more parallel work
Assign specific developers to specific types of tasks to reduce switching
Implement task batching strategies to minimize context switching within the Development column
Split the Development column into separate columns for different task types
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