Flow Efficiency
What Is Flow Efficiency?
Flow Efficiency measures how much of a work item’s total elapsed time is active work time instead of waiting time.
Why Flow Efficiency Matters
This helps teams understand:
- how much delay exists in handoffs,
- where work sits idle,
- why cycle time grows even when effort stays stable,
- where operational waste is hiding.
How Oobeya Uses Flow Efficiency
In Oobeya, flow efficiency helps reveal workflow friction across planning, coding, review, testing, and release stages. It is especially useful in continuous improvement and benchmark discussions.
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