Discussion Forum > 5T and "limiting WIP"
I am using a "catch all" system right now, SFv3, and it is becoming clear to me that my failures before with Mark Forster's other systems was that I was not being strict with the dismissal process and focusing on too many hard tasks and projects at a time. However, these were cured by having a few weeks with a no-list system.
March 7, 2016 at 16:53 |
nuntym

nuntym:
<< these were cured by having a few weeks with a no-list system. >>
I've found this effect too. Working with no-list systems seems to make one much more mentally disciplined in this regard - even when one is not using the system.
<< these were cured by having a few weeks with a no-list system. >>
I've found this effect too. Working with no-list systems seems to make one much more mentally disciplined in this regard - even when one is not using the system.
March 7, 2016 at 18:04 |
Mark Forster

Mark Forster: Probably you should make a blog post about the positive effects of having a go with No List systems for a week or so then :)
March 7, 2016 at 18:12 |
nuntym

nuntym:
Already on my list.
Already on my list.
March 7, 2016 at 18:25 |
Mark Forster

- Reduced task switching
- Increased focus
- Fewer backlogs
- Things get done faster
- Helps identify bottlenecks
- Keeps work flowing smoothly
- Etc.
I am noticing that 5T has a similar effect. I am beginning to think one of the big reasons 5T works so well is that 5T is a simple and effective means to limit WIP – and keep WIP limited to the things that are top-of-mind – cutting out everything else (at least temporarily).
Catch-all lists, on the other hand can theoretically keep EVERYTHING in a state of WIP. Every item on the list is a candidate for imminent action, depending on the particulars of the specific system you are following. With AF1 or FVP, I could theoretically have 100 or more tasks and projects going at once.