# Episode 87: Conquer WIP

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Podcast: [take5IRL Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/take5irl-podcast-6586112)
Published: 2025-11-13T21:06:18+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/agility-irl/episodes/Episode-87-Conquer-WIP-e3auf1f
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## Resource

🎙️ In this episode of the Take5IRL podcast, hosts @Pat and @Mike dive into one of the most critical—and misunderstood—flow metrics in Agile: Work in Process (WIP). WIP can be a powerful indicator of a team’s progress, but it’s also one of the toughest metrics to define and manage. Without clarity around what constitutes “work,” when it starts, and when it ends, teams risk hiding delays and compounding inefficiencies. Pat and Mike break down why limiting WIP is essential for creating sustainable flow, uncovering blockers, and driving real progress. Plus, they share practical strategies your organization can use to better define, manage, and measure work in flight.

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