Work in Progress (WIP) and Work Item Aging are considered leading indicator metrics in Scrum with
Kanban. Leading indicators are metrics that provide information that can help predict future
outcomes or performance.
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Work in Progress (WIP): This metric indicates the number of work items currently being
worked on and can provide early signals about potential bottlenecks or issues in the workflow.
Managing WIP effectively can help teams optimize their flow and predict how work might proceed in
the future.
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Work Item Aging: This metric shows how long work items have been in progress without
being completed. It provides an early indication of delays and can help teams identify items that
might need attention to maintain a steady flow
