Now, write down what happens if this item continues to be delayed for another week. Consider lowering your WIP limit and reprioritizing your WIP based on what might happen if the work is delayed. Identify the utmost valuable work currently on your board and separate out the lower value items. If possible, do an improvement blitz to push through the one highest priority item to get it delivered. Improve flow by making work visible. Remember the goal is to improve flow by making important, stale work visible.
