Lead Time & Cycle Time in GitHub
Why these metrics matter
Lead Time and Cycle Time are more than numbers, they tell the story of how your team turns ideas into reality.
- Lead Time: from the moment work is planned until it’s delivered
- Cycle Time: from the moment work starts until it’s done
Both reveal how smoothly your process flows. Long times often mean hidden blockers, unclear priorities, or too many handovers. Shorter times mean faster feedback, happier customers, and more motivated teams.
The challenge with GitHub
GitHub is where your team works. But when it comes to measuring how long things actually take, the built-in insights are limited.
- No clear view of Lead Time
- Cycle Time hidden in issue history
- Manual exports to Excel just to get a trend
That’s where Flow2C comes in.
How Flow2C helps
Flow2C connects directly to your GitHub projects and gives you Lead Time and Cycle Time out of the box.
- Start right away and get insights without manual efforts
- Visualize trends over time
- Spot anomalies and outliers
- Use the numbers as a conversation starter in retrospectives
Instead of guessing, you’ll know exactly where your process slows down.
From numbers to insights
Metrics are not about control. They’re about clarity.
- See the big picture: How long does it take to deliver value?
- Find bottlenecks: Where do issues get stuck?
- Track improvements: Did your last process change actually help?
Flow2C turns raw timestamps into actionable insights your team can use to grow.
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