[webmaven]

> It was about limiting the number of unfinished work items (which take up space and can be a sign that something is out of control).

As it happens, limiting unfinished work items (aka WIP) boosts software development productivity as well. The space being taken up is mental, but is also a bad sign of things spinning out of control.

[muzani]

Unless you're in a startup, where most ideas are usually distractions, or trying to play catch up with a competitor.

[webmaven]

Well, sure. But if 'succumbing to distractions' is the issue, I'll note that this also tends to result in piles of semi-complete WIP.