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Flow

By Miranda Dulin
Published in Glossary
January 02, 2024
1 min read
Flow

Definition of Flow

Flow is the movement of potential value through a given process.

Back of a vocabulary card for the term Flow
Back of a vocabulary card for the term Flow

Pronunciation Spelling

FLOH

Example Sentence

Adopting Kanban aided the team in visualizing their work and enhancing flow.

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Significance

Agile practitioners benefit from understanding “flow” as it represents the smooth movement of work through a process. Recognizing flow assists in optimizing workflows, identifying bottlenecks, and improving efficiency within agile approaches like Kanban or Scrum.

Additional Resources

  • The Kanban Guide for Scrum Teams
  • Portfolio Kanban
  • Flow Metrics for Scrum Teams
  • What Is Flow and How Can I Measure It?

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Definition of Flow
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Example Sentence
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Significance
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Additional Resources

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