Let me clarify this. In a situation where work-in-progress items are piling up, I would first set up a Kanban board to visualize the workflow. This board would help in identifying where the bottleneck is occurring by showing which stage has the most items waiting. Once the bottleneck is identified, I would analyze the specific tasks in that stage to understand why they are stuck. It could be due to a lack of resources, unclear instructions, or other issues. To resolve it, I would prioritize these tasks and reallocate resources if necessary. Additionally, I would communicate with the team to ensure everyone is aligned on the urgency of clearing this bottleneck. This approach not only helps in resolving the current issue but also in preventing future bottlenecks by continuously improving the process.