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Lead Time

The total time from when work is requested to when it is delivered.

Quick answer

The total time from when work is requested to when it is delivered.

What is Lead Time?

The total time from when work is requested to when it is delivered.

Why it matters

Lead time is what customers actually feel — shortening it improves responsiveness.

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GlossaryDelivery Execution ClarityThe ability of teams to reliably turn priorities into delivered value on a stable, predictable cadence.GlossaryFlow MetricsQuantitative measures that describe the flow and efficiency of delivery work.GlossaryDelivery PredictabilityThe capability to deliver value consistently, reliably, and on schedule.GlossaryCycle TimeThe time it takes to complete work from start to finish.

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