Agile Workflow: Split Known Bottlenecks into “Ready for” and “Doing” Columns
What:
Separate stages where work waits vs. actively progresses (e.g., "Ready for Development" and "Development").
Why:
Improves WIP limit management (e.g., limit "Development" to 3 tasks, but allow unlimited "Ready for Development").
Reveals wait-time bottlenecks in reports.
How to Implement:
Edit your workflow → Add statuses like:
- ✅ Ready for Review
- 🔄 In Review
Set WIP limits in Jira’s board settings.
Example Workflow:
Backlog → Ready for Dev → Development → Ready for QA → Testing → Done
Common Pitfall:
Avoid over-splitting (e.g., "Ready for Dev," "Almost Ready for Dev"). Stick to one "Ready" queue per stage.