There are several ways to visualize workflow and work in progress.
One of them is the Cumulative Flow Diagram or CFD.
The Cumulative Flow Diagram is a chart that shows, over time, the number of items present in each column of your Kanban board.
Each colored area represents a state, and how these areas evolve helps you understand how the work is progressing.
By reading it, you can quickly see whether the flow is smooth or whether a blockage is forming.
For example, if the In Progress area widens while Done remains stable, it may be a sign of a bottleneck.
It’s an essential tool for visualizing your workflow, identifying bottlenecks, and improving continuously.
Bonus point, the tools like Azure DevOps and Jira offer built-in CFD visualization, making it easy to access this information and track your workflow continuously.