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6 Cumulative Flow Diagram Patterns
A one-page cheat sheet for recognizing common CFD shapes, understanding what they may mean and deciding where to investigate.
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What you'll learn
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Read the shape
See the visual signals that distinguish six common patterns in a cumulative flow diagram.
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Understand what it may mean
Connect each pattern to changes in WIP, movement through stages and delivery consistency.
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Know where to investigate
Use each pattern's example and suggested response to focus your next investigation.
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