If your team is using a “Blocked” column in Azure DevOps, you’re probably doing it wrong.
Why? Because work doesn’t flow through blocked—it stops there. And once it’s there, it tends to stay there.
Instead of a blocked column, try this:
This keeps the problem in sight while preventing blocked work from becoming a dumping ground. More importantly, it helps teams take action instead of waiting for work to magically resolve itself.
How does your team flag ‘blocked’ work?
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