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• Velocity: Don't just focus on the number of story points completed.
Analyze why velocity fluctuates.
Are there external factors?
Is the team consistently overloaded?
Understanding the why is crucial.
• Sprint Burndown: A perfectly straight line isn't always good.
Sudden drops or consistent deviations need investigation.
Don't just see the graph; understand the story behind it.
• Story Points: Are you using a consistent estimation technique?
Are story points accurately reflecting complexity and effort?
Inconsistent estimation renders this metric useless.
• Cycle Time: Focus on reducing bottlenecks.
A high cycle time points to areas needing improvement.
Identify them and prioritize changes.
• Lead Time: This shows how long it takes from request to delivery.
Reducing lead time improves customer satisfaction.
Track it diligently to pin down slowdowns.
• Team Capacity: Don't overestimate! Account for holidays, training, and unexpected tasks. Accurate capacity planning is key to realistic sprint goals.
• Defect Count: High defect count isn't just about bugs.
It signals problems in the process, requiring process improvement.
Investigate the root cause, not just the symptoms.
• Sprint Goal Success Rate: Missed sprint goals aren't failures.
Analyze why they were missed.
Adapt your processes and learn from setbacks.
• Work In Progress (WIP): Limit WIP to improve focus and reduce context switching. High WIP often correlates with lower efficiency and increased errors.
• Business Value Delivered: This is the ultimate measure.
Track the impact of your sprints on the business.
Did you deliver the value promised? If not, why not?
→ The Solution: Data-Driven Agile
The key is moving beyond simple tracking to analytical understanding.
Use your data to improve processes, identify bottlenecks, and celebrate successes.
Don't just collect metrics; interpret them.
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